Maid Coordinator (1.0 FTE)

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Your Opportunity:

The MAiD Coordinator will have responsibility for coordinating and facilitating MAiD services for patients living in Hamilton, who have requested MAiD support.

About Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD):

MAiD is supported through the following changes: “In February 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Carter v. Canada that parts of the Criminal Code would need to change to satisfy the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The parts that prohibited medical assistance in dying would no longer be valid. The Supreme Court gave the government until June 6, 2016, to create a new law.

In June 2016, Parliament passed federal legislation that allows eligible adults to request medical assistance in dying”. (Medical assistance in dying: Legislation in Canada – Canada.ca)

Medical assistance in dying and endoflife decisions | ontario.ca

Medical assistance in dying: Overview – Canada.ca

Medical assistance in dying: Legislation in Canada – Canada.ca

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answering phone calls, providing support to patients and caregivers who may have questions or wish to self-refer.
• Accept referrals, triage patients and liaise with team assessors/providers.
• Maintain a regular caseload, estimated 12-15 open cases at any given time.
• Provide supportive health teaching for patients and caregivers relating to MAiD eligibility criteria and processes.
• Coordinate, attend and participate in patient assessments with team a team including physicians and/or Nurse practitioners.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of provision (i.e. organize IV starts, drawing up of meds prn, preparing patient and family etc.)
• Support patients with resources should they wish to donate their organs.
• Maintain accurate documentation (SOAP notes, MOH forms, outcome tracking etc.),
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with Primary Care/referring MRP.
• Liaise with community partners (e.g. HCCSS, visiting nurses) as needed.
• Provide back-up coordination coverage for team members as needed.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities
• Participate in community tables and planning committees
• Participate in sustainability planning for the team, considering innovative options to ensure long-term viability of the team.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with experience and expertise in intravenous starts.
• Or Registered Social Worker with experience supporting patients through MAiD and strong knowledge of a palliative approach to care.
• Experience providing a empathetic approach to care and supporting both patients and their caregivers.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred

Specialized skills and knowledge:

• Strong understanding of all MAiD legislation and processes
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including but not limited to Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act, Regulated Health Provisions Act.
• Exceptional and compassionate interpersonal and communication skills

Location(s)
Office location may vary across Hamilton FHT hub sites. Travel is a requirement of the role.

Why join the HFHT?

Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension (HOOPP)
Meaningful, purpose-based work
13 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day
Flexible work schedule
Ongoing green initiatives

Summary

Classification: Non-Union

Primary Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Employee Class: Full Time 1.0 FTE

Schedule: Monday-Friday; Days

Salary: $75,678.44 – $85,450.79

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention

Last name, First name_Position via email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

Note:

If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires may be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they may be required to submit supporting documentation to establish that they are exempt from this requirement.

The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.