SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Reporting to the Program Director of Mental Health the Clinical Telemedicine Coordinator is to ensure the delivery of high quality telemedicine services across all of NHH services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

In collaboration with the Program Director, Mental Health and other Program Directors, the OTN Telemedicine Coordinator is responsible for:

• Working with partner hospitals and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for promoting and increasing the clinical use of OTN,
• The development of organizational structures and resources to support the development of telemedicine including telemedicine policies, procedures in keeping with the direction and priorities of NHH,
• Preparing and overseeing all internal and external organizational requirements for telemedicine activity statistics and reporting,
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, the client and support network in the development, implementation and evaluation of telemedicine services at NHH.
• Promoting telemedicine to healthcare professionals, patients and the community,
• Acting as an organizational point-of-contact for clinical telemedicine,
• Actively seeking opportunities for promoting the use of telemedicine,
• Attending and participating in OTN regional TMC meetings and Communities of Practice,
• Participating in clinical care planning conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• BScN preferred; current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Current BCLS Certification,
• Recent experience within the telemedicine environment and program development
• Clear understanding of adult learning principles; teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings an asset,
• Ability to engage community agencies/partners in program planning and development,
• Ability to be self directed,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, families, and other professionals and interdisciplinary team members,
• Enhanced person-centered care practices; Teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings an asset,
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, communication, team building, facilitation and coaching/mentoring skills that encourage positive interactions among all members of the health care team,
• Well developed problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, delegation skills and conflict management skills,
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, public, volunteers and colleagues and fosters good public relations and effective working relationships,
• Strong computer skills preferred (i.e. clinical software, Meditech, Microsoft Office Suite, internet, and email),
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of change and ability to act as an effective change agent,
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard,
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required.

Applicants interested in this opportunity, should submit their resume by February 10, 2012 to:

Northumberland Hills Hospital
1000 DePalma Dr.
Cobourg, ON K9A 5W6
Attn: Human Resources
Email: careers@nhh.ca    Fax: (905) 373-6958