District Stroke Coordinator

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

In collaboration with the Central South Stroke Network, the District Stroke Coordinator will provide strategic and operational leadership to support an integrated stroke system in Brant Haldimand Norfolk. The incumbent will be reporting to the Director of the Stroke Program and will ensure the provision of best practice stroke care across the continuum of the healthcare system (promotion, prevention, hyperacute, acute, rehabilitation and community programs).

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain formal partnership throughout the district related to stroke care.
• Oversee and manage the development of the stroke strategy in consultation with appropriate internal and external key stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the overall administration of the project including the professional, technical, staff and financial aspects.
• Maintain, monitor, and interpret program reports and statistical data.
• Develop work plans and progress reports.
• Be responsible for dissemination of information to all participants.
• Facilitate implementation of continuing education activities as required.
• Responsible to develop and maintain annual budget.
• Develop business cases and impact analysis for new projects, programs, and resource allocation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health Science, Nursing, or Allied Health is required.
• Regulated Health Professional and Member in good standing with their respective College is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of stroke experience required
• Progressive leadership experience in healthcare preferred
• Experience in health service research, program evaluation or project management.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, communication, organization, problem solving, teaching and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of data collection and information systems with strong computer and information technology skills.
• Understanding of existing processes/mechanisms related to the continuum of stroke care as described by the co-ordinated stroke strategy.
• Supportive of principles of patient-focused care.
• Excellent attendance record.
  
  

Mandatory Competencies

• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.