Position: Trauma Coordinator

Department: Emergency

Position Status: Full-Time

INTERNAL ONLY – Please Note a change in status will result in changes to your accrual banks

Temporary Contract End Date (if applicable):

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 1

HOURS OF WORK:

8-hour shifts. Please note that the hours of work are approximate and are schedules are subject to change depending on operational needs.

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Trauma Coordinator provides leadership to facilitate and coordinate a system of trauma care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and the region. The Trauma Coordinator collaborates with providers and stakeholders in the Regional Trauma Network (RTN) across the province of Ontario, to provide managerial support to the trauma program and all RTN-related activities within their hospital. The Trauma Coordinator fosters and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders across the trauma care continuum at the provincial, regional, district and community level.

The Trauma Coordinator is a leader who works closely with Medical Director, Data Analyst, and other related stakeholders. The Trauma Coordinator develops and executes plans to implement the trauma program within the hospital, and ensures the requirements outlined in the MOH funding letter are met.

The Trauma Coordinator is responsible for the organization of services and cross-organization systems necessary for an interprofessional approach to providing care to injured patients. Partnership in injury prevention activities at the regional level is also a key aspect to the role

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Baccalaureate level Health Care professional required

Masters prepared Health Care Professional preferred

Previous program management experience required

Current clinical experience in Trauma Care as a hands-on provider

Completion of OHA management courses or equivalent would be an asset.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members and community providers

Experience in project planning, implementation, and evaluation required

WHO YOU ARE:

Current knowledge of trauma best practice and the system of trauma care in Ontario

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent knowledge of evidence-based protocols of Stroke Care

Knowledge of research methodology, process improvement theory, and adult education principles.

Demonstrated success as a change agent.

Computer literate in such software as Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, EPIC

Demonstrated project management skills

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.