Job description: Other Healthcare / Client Support Roles Hybrid Remote, Windsor, Ontario Chatham, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Temporary, Part Time (0.8 FTE) ReqID: 39292

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Part Time (0.8 FTE)
Program Name: Chronic Pain Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Days
Anticipated End Date: 06/02/2025
On Call: No

Job Summary:

The Supportive Care Counsellor – Chronic Pain Program is responsible for client assessments, providing short term counselling, education and advocacy in partnership with the VON clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group counselling, health education, case management, community rehabilitation and development for clients.
• Conducts comprehensive client assessments (includes discipline specific assessments and multidisciplinary assessment instruments, patient self-assessments, family assessments).
• Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources and services and facilitates referrals as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for the plan of care and support of assigned clients within the context of primary worker and the larger team.
• Advocates for clients and promotes self-advocacy and client self-determination as appropriate.
• Participates in staff, team and committee meetings or task groups for program planning, development and evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

External and Internal Relationships:

• Works in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Communicates and partners with community agencies such as the funder, police, hospital, government, and shelters.

Education, Designations and Experience:

• Masters of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Divinity, Theology, or other related field
• Registration with the Provincial College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with mental health.
• Current CPR Certification will be an asset.
• Experience working in a clinical environment an asset.
• Experience with a range of therapeutic/intervention models.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, health care and social service systems.

Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, integrity, respect, courtesy and a caring attitude in all interactions
• Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent listening and assessment skills
• Computer proficiency and accuracy for all documentation and record keeping, paying attention to detail
• Provide mentorship and guidance in a preceptor and leadership role
• Flexible and supportive to Team needs
• Other skills include conflict management and problem solving skills where issues may be sensitive
• Adheres to all standards, practices, policies and procedures regarding privacy and confidentiality of information, and ethical practices as set forth by employer and regulating College

Other:

• Must have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further information and contact details.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

Expected salary:

Location: Ontario

Job date: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:16:52 GMT

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Job description: Requisition ID: 168121

Opportunity Type: Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary: 400,000 – 450,000

Type of Remuneration: AFP – Academic Funding Plan

Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs:

For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact

About the Opportunity

The Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine is seeking a chronic pain management physician to join our team of approximately 100 staff in the greater Halifax area, Nova Scotia to work within the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health. Multiple start dates possible, with some in spring and others in summer 2024.

The Department is a clinical and academic Department affiliated with Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine and two health authorities: Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and IWK Health in Nova Scotia.

Working within the province’s quaternary and tertiary care centres, the Department provides a full spectrum of specialty anesthesia care to patients in Atlantic Canada, as well as has national and international outreach initiatives, and innovation in airway management. It administers leading edge programs in perioperative medicine, perioperative blood management, and pain management. The Nova Scotia Health Pain Management Unit is an outpatient clinic that with the referral of a healthcare provider provides assessments, treatments and education o persons living with chronic pain.

This position will be primarily focused on chronic pain management, and if an anesthesiologist, may also deliver anesthesia care. They will be granted a faculty appointment (minimally at the rank of Assistant Professor) at Dalhousie University upon hire and will support the academic mandate of the Department through administrative, education and research activities within the field of anesthesia, pain management and perioperative medicine.

Expected hours:

Full-time, part-time and locums (negotiable)

Participation in on-call schedules, as required

Location

The position will work primarily at the Dickson Building, QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, with satellite sites at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor and the Pain & Addiction Albro Lake Clinic, Dartmouth.

There may be opportunities to provide clinical care in other sites in the Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health under the direction of the Head. The positions may be required to work up to a maximum of three weeks per year in other locations in Nova Scotia.

Language of Work: English

Responsibilities

• Effectively and safely deliver the full scope of sub-speciality chronic pain management care to patients, including chronic opioid management, non-opioid pharmacologic treatment as well as interventional procedures with ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
• Participate in collaborative chronic pain assessment and management with allied health professionals.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities and rounds.
• Participate in clinical teaching and instructing as required in undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship programs.
• Contribute to the research activities of the Department, the details of which will be negotiated with the Department Head or designate on an annual basis and will depend on the needs of the Department.
• Participate actively in departmental administration through involvement in departmental meetings and committees.
• Provide effective communications to patients and their families, engaging them in their care planning and decisions.
• Foster positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with students, residents and clinical and administrative colleagues

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (or suitable equivalent such as Doctor of Osteopathy).
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.
• Have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada (or equivalent) in their base specialty, with additional sub-specialty training in pain medicine (e.g., FRCPC Pain Medicine, US Board Certification in Pain Medicine or equivalent).
• Coverage with Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a focus on patient safety and quality.
• Strong assets include experience in a complex health sciences centre; experience and interest in pain research; and ASRA or equivalent pain ultrasound certification.
• Preference may be given to those whose base speciality background is Physiatry, Neurology or Psychiatry or those with an interest in pain research.

Compensation

Compensation will depend on FTE, hours worked and call coverage. If the candidate is an anesthesiologist or specialist, the position will be compensated through the Clinical/Academic Funding Plan (CAFP), a multi-stakeholder agreement that provides block funding to compensate physicians and cover departmental operational costs. The Department’s Practice Plan outlines the ways in which the revenues are distributed by the members. The position is an independent contractor and is not an employee, servant or agent of the health authorities or Dalhousie University.

How to Apply

We are committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter if they identify with one of the above-mentioned groups.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians, permanent residents and those legally able to work in Canada will be given priority.

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following by January 15, 2024 to Anesthesia.Admin@nshealth.ca:

A cover letter addressed to Dr. Janice Chisholm, Department Head that includes:

• how your qualifications and experience meet the specific job requirements;
• your self-identification as listed above (optional);
• whether you can legally work in Canada and when you are available to start work
• an updated CV; and
• the names of three potential references.

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That’s what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Expected salary:

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Job date: Sat, 04 Nov 2023 23:36:13 GMT

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Job description: Requisition ID: 168121

Opportunity Type: Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary: 400,000 – 450,000

Type of Remuneration: AFP – Academic Funding Plan

Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs:

For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact

About the Opportunity

The Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine is seeking a chronic pain management physician to join our team of approximately 100 staff in the greater Halifax area, Nova Scotia to work within the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health. Multiple start dates possible, with some in spring and others in summer 2024.

The Department is a clinical and academic Department affiliated with Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine and two health authorities: Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and IWK Health in Nova Scotia.

Working within the province’s quaternary and tertiary care centres, the Department provides a full spectrum of specialty anesthesia care to patients in Atlantic Canada, as well as has national and international outreach initiatives, and innovation in airway management. It administers leading edge programs in perioperative medicine, perioperative blood management, and pain management. The Nova Scotia Health Pain Management Unit is an outpatient clinic that with the referral of a healthcare provider provides assessments, treatments and education o persons living with chronic pain.

This position will be primarily focused on chronic pain management, and if an anesthesiologist, may also deliver anesthesia care. They will be granted a faculty appointment (minimally at the rank of Assistant Professor) at Dalhousie University upon hire and will support the academic mandate of the Department through administrative, education and research activities within the field of anesthesia, pain management and perioperative medicine.

Expected hours:

Full-time, part-time and locums (negotiable)

Participation in on-call schedules, as required

Location

The position will work primarily at the Dickson Building, QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, with satellite sites at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor and the Pain & Addiction Albro Lake Clinic, Dartmouth.

There may be opportunities to provide clinical care in other sites in the Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health under the direction of the Head. The positions may be required to work up to a maximum of three weeks per year in other locations in Nova Scotia.

Language of Work: English

Responsibilities

• Effectively and safely deliver the full scope of sub-speciality chronic pain management care to patients, including chronic opioid management, non-opioid pharmacologic treatment as well as interventional procedures with ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
• Participate in collaborative chronic pain assessment and management with allied health professionals.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities and rounds.
• Participate in clinical teaching and instructing as required in undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship programs.
• Contribute to the research activities of the Department, the details of which will be negotiated with the Department Head or designate on an annual basis and will depend on the needs of the Department.
• Participate actively in departmental administration through involvement in departmental meetings and committees.
• Provide effective communications to patients and their families, engaging them in their care planning and decisions.
• Foster positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with students, residents and clinical and administrative colleagues

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (or suitable equivalent such as Doctor of Osteopathy).
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.
• Have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada (or equivalent) in their base specialty, with additional sub-specialty training in pain medicine (e.g., FRCPC Pain Medicine, US Board Certification in Pain Medicine or equivalent).
• Coverage with Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a focus on patient safety and quality.
• Strong assets include experience in a complex health sciences centre; experience and interest in pain research; and ASRA or equivalent pain ultrasound certification.
• Preference may be given to those whose base speciality background is Physiatry, Neurology or Psychiatry or those with an interest in pain research.

Compensation

Compensation will depend on FTE, hours worked and call coverage. If the candidate is an anesthesiologist or specialist, the position will be compensated through the Clinical/Academic Funding Plan (CAFP), a multi-stakeholder agreement that provides block funding to compensate physicians and cover departmental operational costs. The Department’s Practice Plan outlines the ways in which the revenues are distributed by the members. The position is an independent contractor and is not an employee, servant or agent of the health authorities or Dalhousie University.

How to Apply

We are committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter if they identify with one of the above-mentioned groups.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians, permanent residents and those legally able to work in Canada will be given priority.

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following by January 15, 2024 to Anesthesia.Admin@nshealth.ca:

A cover letter addressed to Dr. Janice Chisholm, Department Head that includes:

• how your qualifications and experience meet the specific job requirements;
• your self-identification as listed above (optional);
• whether you can legally work in Canada and when you are available to start work
• an updated CV; and
• the names of three potential references.

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That’s what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Expected salary:

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Job date: Sat, 04 Nov 2023 23:52:57 GMT

Apply for the job now!

The post PsychiatryChronic Pain Management Physician – Job Opportunities (Full-Time, Part-Time, Locums) appeared first on World News: Entertainment, lifestyle, Health, Technology.

Job description: Requisition ID: 168121

Opportunity Type: Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary: 400,000 – 450,000

Type of Remuneration: AFP – Academic Funding Plan

Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs:

For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact

About the Opportunity

The Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine is seeking a chronic pain management physician to join our team of approximately 100 staff in the greater Halifax area, Nova Scotia to work within the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health. Multiple start dates possible, with some in spring and others in summer 2024.

The Department is a clinical and academic Department affiliated with Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine and two health authorities: Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and IWK Health in Nova Scotia.

Working within the province’s quaternary and tertiary care centres, the Department provides a full spectrum of specialty anesthesia care to patients in Atlantic Canada, as well as has national and international outreach initiatives, and innovation in airway management. It administers leading edge programs in perioperative medicine, perioperative blood management, and pain management. The Nova Scotia Health Pain Management Unit is an outpatient clinic that with the referral of a healthcare provider provides assessments, treatments and education o persons living with chronic pain.

This position will be primarily focused on chronic pain management, and if an anesthesiologist, may also deliver anesthesia care. They will be granted a faculty appointment (minimally at the rank of Assistant Professor) at Dalhousie University upon hire and will support the academic mandate of the Department through administrative, education and research activities within the field of anesthesia, pain management and perioperative medicine.

Expected hours:

Full-time, part-time and locums (negotiable)

Participation in on-call schedules, as required

Location

The position will work primarily at the Dickson Building, QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, with satellite sites at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor and the Pain & Addiction Albro Lake Clinic, Dartmouth.

There may be opportunities to provide clinical care in other sites in the Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health under the direction of the Head. The positions may be required to work up to a maximum of three weeks per year in other locations in Nova Scotia.

Language of Work: English

Responsibilities

• Effectively and safely deliver the full scope of sub-speciality chronic pain management care to patients, including chronic opioid management, non-opioid pharmacologic treatment as well as interventional procedures with ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
• Participate in collaborative chronic pain assessment and management with allied health professionals.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities and rounds.
• Participate in clinical teaching and instructing as required in undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship programs.
• Contribute to the research activities of the Department, the details of which will be negotiated with the Department Head or designate on an annual basis and will depend on the needs of the Department.
• Participate actively in departmental administration through involvement in departmental meetings and committees.
• Provide effective communications to patients and their families, engaging them in their care planning and decisions.
• Foster positive, respectful and collaborative relationships with students, residents and clinical and administrative colleagues

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (or suitable equivalent such as Doctor of Osteopathy).
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.
• Have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada (or equivalent) in their base specialty, with additional sub-specialty training in pain medicine (e.g., FRCPC Pain Medicine, US Board Certification in Pain Medicine or equivalent).
• Coverage with Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a focus on patient safety and quality.
• Strong assets include experience in a complex health sciences centre; experience and interest in pain research; and ASRA or equivalent pain ultrasound certification.
• Preference may be given to those whose base speciality background is Physiatry, Neurology or Psychiatry or those with an interest in pain research.

Compensation

Compensation will depend on FTE, hours worked and call coverage. If the candidate is an anesthesiologist or specialist, the position will be compensated through the Clinical/Academic Funding Plan (CAFP), a multi-stakeholder agreement that provides block funding to compensate physicians and cover departmental operational costs. The Department’s Practice Plan outlines the ways in which the revenues are distributed by the members. The position is an independent contractor and is not an employee, servant or agent of the health authorities or Dalhousie University.

How to Apply

We are committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter if they identify with one of the above-mentioned groups.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians, permanent residents and those legally able to work in Canada will be given priority.

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following by January 15, 2024 to Anesthesia.Admin@nshealth.ca:

A cover letter addressed to Dr. Janice Chisholm, Department Head that includes:

• how your qualifications and experience meet the specific job requirements;
• your self-identification as listed above (optional);
• whether you can legally work in Canada and when you are available to start work
• an updated CV; and
• the names of three potential references.

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That’s what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Expected salary:

Location: Dartmouth, NS

Job date: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:13:05 GMT

Apply for the job now!

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