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Coordinator, Regional Stroke Education – Toronto, Ontario
Coordinator, Regional Stroke Education
Posting #: 920414
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Regional Stroke Program
Reports to: Director, Regional Stroke Program
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $39.59 – $51.47 per hour
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: Days
Posted Date: June 1, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position Summary
The Regional Stroke Education Coordinator (RSEC) is a dedicated regional resource to support implementation and evaluation of educational initiatives in the Toronto West Regional Stroke Network and across Toronto. To this end the RSEC works across the continuum of care (health promotion, primary care, secondary prevention, emergency and acute stroke care, stroke rehabilitation, community re-integration, community care and LTC) and with the broader Toronto Stroke Networks (TSNs) regional teams. The RSEC is a region wide resource with region wide responsibilities. The role encompasses elements of facilitator, coordinator, consultant, change agent and educator.
Duties
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Identifies new initiatives or programs that may be required to advance best practice stroke care uptake and integration of stroke services across the continuum of care, contributing to the development of the regional work plan
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Monitors the regional work plan to ensure initiatives are within the allocated budget
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Provides and delivers education activity within area of expertise, as required
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Contributes to the identification of needs including potential educational opportunities and gaps in resources
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Organizes and coordinates the implementation of education and training activities
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Supports the implementation of the regional education plan in collaboration with the Regional Stroke Program Director and Toronto Stroke Networks team to address needs of stakeholders
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Development of educational resources/clinical protocols/learning modules/sessions with adult learning principles. Leverages available technology as appropriate
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Supports awareness and uptake of resources, tools and strategies
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Leads meetings, initiatives and events as required to support implementation of the regional work plan
Qualifications
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At minimum 4 years experience in the health care system
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Expertise in stroke care and knowledge of the continuum of stroke care including implementation of stroke best practice recommendations; direct clinical experience, preferred
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Demonstrated skills as an educator, and project management skills, required
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Training in adult education principles, preferred
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Demonstrated expertise in program and project evaluation, required
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Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills
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Demonstrated coordination and networking skills
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Previous experience as a change agent with an understanding of organizational cultures
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups and individuals
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High level of initiative and self-direction
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
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Competitive offer packages
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Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
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Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
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A flexible work environment
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Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
