Transplant Coordinator - Multi-Organ Transplant Program

Posting Period

Open:       April 11, 2024

Deadline:  April 24, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Multi-Organ Transplant Program

Reporting to the Manager, Multi-Organ Transplant Program, the Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the care of the kidney transplant recipients from the time of contact or referral throughout the transplant process (encompassing initial assessment, listing, transplantation, follow up care as required which includes accurate documentation/data collection).  The Transplant Coordinator provides education, is the key contact with patients/families and referring physicians, ensures that the transplant list is accurately maintained and is part of a 24-hour on call consultation service to transplant patients and healthcare professionals. This role will also involve supporting other Transplant Coordinators as needed. This role requires leadership and extensive interdisciplinary collaboration with numerous care providers to achieve this outcome.

Regular Full-Tiime

Rate of Pay:                         $44.33per hour - $55.41 per hour

Hours of Work:                     37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a four-year Undergraduate Degree in Health Care related field
• Current Certificate of registration from a college recognized under the Regulated Health Professionals Act
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course:  BLS-HCP(C)
• Minimum five (5) years acute care experience with a background in the care of transplant patients and disease management
• Basic skill in the Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated advanced accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements: 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

If interested in this role, please apply with a rsume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.