Registered Nurse - Discharge Planning

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Supporting CCH’s Advanced Home First Philosophy, the Discharge Planning Nurse functions in a multidisciplinary team providing direction, education and support to patients, families, physicians and staff to implement safe, timely, effective discharges. In collaboration with the Champlain LHIN and Community Support Service Providers, he/she will assume a case management role in assessing needs and developing the best plan that supports continuity of care across the continuum for the patients, while ensuring hospital resources are maintained for acute care. The incumbent will report to the Manager Patient Flow

Requirements of the job

• Holds current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Holds current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of community resources and support services that facilitate safe effective discharges and allow patients to remain in the community
• Minimum 3 years of recent clinical experience with Medical/Surgical geriatric patients either in hospital setting or in the community
• Demonstrated knowledge of and application of the Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Maker Hierarchy, Power-of-Attorney, Public Guardian and Trustee
• Education and experience in Conflict Resolution and Family Dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to Prioritize/Triage and effective Time Management when multiple demands and pressures are present
• Demonstrated initiatives to enhance nursing knowledge and professional competence through attendance and participation at conferences, workshops, continuing education programs, and/or other related activities
• Working knowledge of Cerner electronic health record (or alternative electronic health record)
• Good computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, email, internet, etc.
• Recent relevant experience in community case management/discharge planning/case management in general
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

Asset:
• Geriatric Assessor Training through the Regional Geriatric Program, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Long-Term Care Regulations/Placement Process
• GPA or PIECES training
• CNA Gerontology Certification