Open: February 25, 2023

Deadline: March 10, 2023

Non-Union

Reporting to the Director, Inpatient Medicine and Family Medicine and supported by the Ethics Team, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Navigator serves as a patient advocate, educator, and support person for individuals choosing the option of a medically assisted death. The MAID Navigator works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team that includes staff and physicians from LHSC as well as community partners (South West Home and Community Care, St. Joseph’s Health Care London and Primary Care) in facilitating patient assessment and coordination of care. The MAID navigator adheres to legislated guidelines, professional college standards, and LHSC policy in supporting staff and physicians to provide patient and family centered care.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $40.27 per hour - $50.34 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

• Successful completion of a four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in a Health Related field
• Current certification of registration from a college recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act
• Successful completion of a Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) or Canadian Nurses Association Hospice Palliative Care (CHPCN) certification preferred
• Minimum three (3) years related, related job experience required
• Advanced knowledge of MAID legislation and professional standards
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated advanced planning and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated advanced facilitation skills (e.g. consensus building and problem solving)
• Superior interpersonal skills/relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport quickly and collaborate effectively
• Advanced logistical planning skills
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of local and regional health care system
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with a team oriented approach
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Internet browsers (Internet Explorer);
• Demonstrated understanding and compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

London Health Sciences Centre fosters a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC encourages applications from persons with disabilities and we are committed to providing accommodations upon request.

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 3 months.

Applicants moving forward in the competitive recruitment process will have reference checks conducted and will be required to complete testing.