nursing care coordinator

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate the movement of patients through the health care system
• Employ creative problem solving to identify opportunities for process improvement in bed assignment, transfer, patient flow and resource utilization
• Ensure that appropriate administrative procedures are followed
• Ensure that quality nursing care is provided to patients
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
• Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of personnel
• Set up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
• Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics