An exciting opportunity is now available for a New, Permanent Full-Time System Navigator to work in a collaborative model of care in Northumberland County as part of an interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assist clinicians and patients in navigating the healthcare system providing personalized support and ensuring high quality, patient-centered care so that patients achieve their healthcare goals. Duties might include, among others: understanding available community resources and how to access them; determining patient needs and where gaps in care lie; coordinating patient care plans and communicating with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and other community services; facilitating education for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers on available resources locally and beyond; program evaluation and development to ensure efficiency in meeting the needs of our community. This position comes with paid vacation and an opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

NFHT is a non-profit, primary health care organization providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team includes family physicians and professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacist, chiropodist and respiratory therapist, and more, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative and integrated care.

For more information about our organization, please visit www.nfht.ca.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A degree in social work, nursing or health promotion (all levels to be considered), or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation and presentation skills
• Knowledge of community health and social services available locally and regionally
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Efficiency in analyzing, problem-solving, organizing resources and priority setting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mitigate and manage potential conflict
• Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic medical record systems
• Previous experience in a primary or other healthcare setting an asset
• Basic CPR certification an asset

We can offer you:

• A team environment that strives for professionalism, respect and compassion, respects the role of each Interprofessional Healthcare Provider and supports all providers to work to their full scope of practice
• A flexible schedule and environment that supports work-life balance
• Paid vacation, personal leave days and professional development paid time and expense coverage
• An opportunity to enrol in and contribute to your Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Eligible for benefits package

NFHT supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with a disability.

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, please contact us so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume to Theo Barker, Executive Director at info@nfht.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.