Cardiovascular Program Coordinator (Triage) – Structural Heart

Come work as a Cardiovascular Program Coordinator (Triage) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking to hire Cardiovascular Program Coordinator to join the Cardiac Unit team. Apply today to join our team!

As a Cardiovascular Program Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will

• Be responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the cardiovascular waitlist management system.
• Provides supervision to cardiac waitlist clerks and surgery and cardiology booking clerks.
• Provide education and support for patients/families during the waiting period and conducts follow-up of patients post procedures.
• Assist referring physicians in the triage and placement of patients requiring cardiac surgery or cardiac intervention within the recommended timeframes.
• Work closely with the British Columbia (BC) Cardiac Registry and other Cardiovascular Program Coordinators in the province to ensure efficient and equitable access to cardiac services for all BC patients. Key partnerships are with Cardiac Sciences interdisciplinary team, hospital staff, physicians, external health care facilities, government and community agencies, BC Cardiac Registry and other Program Coordinators in the province.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Health Administration or Master’s Degree in a Health Sciences discipline preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing or Health Sciences discipline and three years and three (3) to five (5) years’ recent cardiac experience in a large, complex health care environment with expertise in program development and project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Effectively utilizes verbal, written and technological communication skills when obtaining information, providing advice/information and otherwise communicating electronically, verbally or in written format.
• Fosters collaborative and effective working relationships that promote cooperative goal achievement and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, mediation and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and maintain priorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to think laterally, solve problems, make decisions and take action in a crisis management environment.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.