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Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, ACT Coordinator performs a range of functions including allocation decision-making for Fraser Health non-acute bed resources such as long term care, assisted living, hospice and specialized mental health beds ensuring access for eligible clients at highest need. The ACT Coordinator also provides consultation advice, services coordination and monitoring as follows: Acts as a resource and liaison to internal/external staff, agencies, clients and families regarding information and issues related to long term care facilities contracted by Fraser Health; collaborates with contracted service providers to resolve complex client specific issues. Mediates and supports contracted facilities and residents/families in the resolution of issues. Facilitates the implementation of policies and procedures relevant to long term care in a manner that respects the clients' and families' needs and the characteristics and strengths of the individual facilities.

Responsibilities

- Receives, reviews and processes assessments forwarded for care and transitions team. Maintains and ensures communication of all current information regarding need and urgency for clients in assigned areas.
- Monitors acute care sites and works collaboratively with Site Access Coordinators and other acute care team members to facilitate new admissions, sets priorities for bed allocation across Fraser Health in a way that responds to individual client and acute care systems with highest need and greatest urgency.
- Manages the Priority Access and Transfer lists in accordance with procedures that are aligned with the Ministry of Health and Fraser Health policy.
- Acts as a resource and liaison to internal/external staff, agencies, clients and families regarding information and issues related to long term care facilities contracted by Fraser Health.
- Provides consultation and support to facility staff of contracted sites to effectively respond to identified issues of risk.



Promotes clinical practice protocols/guidelines and standards and collaborates with long term care facilities to resolve complex resident specific care issues.
- Identifies issues of concern to the health and safety of residents during facility visits and, when required, reviews the care planned or provided, observes and evaluates resident goals, actions and outcomes and provides input into appropriateness with care. Advises and/or arranges for further care needs assessments by outside agencies or within Fraser Health, as required. Acts as a liaison between referring care teams and receiving facilities/hospice to facilitate admissions. Provides clinical guidance to these teams for developing care plans to meet complex client needs at time of admission.
- Mediates and resolves issues of dispute between facility and resident and families. Supports management of client feedback activities. Documents findings and outcomes.
- Reports risk concerns as appropriate. Identifies and arranges to relocate residents to alternate facilities when clinical capacity and/or physical environment is not appropriate to care needs.
- Responds to Adult Guardianship concerns by reviewing and investigating the reported situation and providing consultation to care facility staff. Implements Adult Guardianship legislation. Liaises with the Office of the Public Trustee or other external agencies as required. Completes reports and makes recommendations on risk issues.
- Acts as the Health Care Provider and completes financial incapability assessments as required. Complete assessments regarding the HCCCFAA process.
- Receives and reviews low risk complaints regarding compliance with relevant legislation, provincial and health authority policies and protocols.
- Liaises with care staff, residents & families to resolve resident specific issues related to coverage and benefits and Temporary Reduction of Client Rates for medical equipment.
- Receives, reviews and approves requests for supportive funding from contracted long term care facilities.
- Implements policy for Fraser Health decommissioning and downsizing projects as a part of Fraser Health long term care redevelopment. Coordinates decommissioning and transition planning for residents and families.




- Facilitates relocations and discharges as appropriate ad required and/or requested by residents and families by collaborating with appropriate agencies and Health Authorities.
- Participates in the development and implementation of long term care policies for improved care/clinical practice protocols and system responsiveness in long term care facilities; improved client access/transitions and system responsiveness. Participates in the development and presentation of written information for clients, families and other health care professionals regarding access issues.
- Participates in the collection of specific data in order to demonstrate accountability for effective, efficient and equitable utilization of non-acute bed resources.
- Works with clerical support staff to maintain databases and transfer lists to effect optimum bed utilization by ensuring comprehensive client information is managed efficiently.
- Participates in education, assists in the development and provision of orientation package for students, current staff, and other health professionals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & ExperienceCurrent practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent, related experience in long term care including one (1) year in a supervisory and/or leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes. Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of the broad healthcare system and the continuum of care.
- Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation, standards and policies governing the operation of long term care facilities.
- Knowledge of gerontology, geriatrics and the needs of adults living with chronic illness.
- Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to foster effective teaching and learning relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish goals and objectives, set priorities, and organize workload.
- Ability to work independently and in an organized and self-directed manner.
- Ability to problem-solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.
- Proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) and all relevant applicable software applications.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

📌 Access, Care and Transitions (ACT) Coordinator (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 New Westminster