Careers with the FHT



Rural Wellington Community Team (RWCT) – Outreach Worker Job Type: Full Time – 1 Year Contract
Location: Upper Grand Family Health Team, Fergus, ON
The Mount Forest FHT as the employer for the Rural Wellington Community Team is seeking an OUTREACH WORKER to work with the Upper Grand Family Health Team in Fergus, Elora, Belwood and Arthur. Position is full time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm), one year contract.
If you:
  • Enjoy helping people get the help they need while maintaining their dignity and independence
  • Have experience navigating through the healthcare and/or social service system
  • Are skilled at helping people to understand their choices
  • Understand the challenges facing individuals in rural communities, and
  • Are caring, compassionate and interested in improving health care and wellness...
    Successful Candidates Must Have:
    • A valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle
    • Ability to obtain a police clearance to work with vulnerable people
    Additional Success Factors:
    • Lived experience with rural communities
    • Lived experience navigating through the healthcare or social service system
    • A formal education in a program related to health care, mental health or social services is an asset but not required
    To apply, please submit your resume with a cover letter by 4:00pm Friday, October 6, 2017 that describes your qualifications and interest in the position to:
    Suzanne Trivers, Executive Director Mount Forest Family Health Team 525 Dublin St.
    Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L3
    Email to: jfleming@mountforestfht.com
    For more information, please contact Elsa Mann, Team Leader-Rural Wellington Community Team at 519- 321-1181 or emann@mountforestfht.com 
   
 
Administrative Assistant (1 year contract)
Full-time temporary (5 days/week)
 
The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) offers the opportunity to join an innovative, community-based primary health care team serving the Arthur, Fergus, and Elora area. We are looking for a talented team player to join us as we continue to provide a model of excellence in rural primary health care. 
 
Position summary
 
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of administrative duties in support of the Executive Director, members of Board, Medical Director and staff.  The successful candidate will be tasked with organizing meetings and events, preparing various reports, maintaining records, reconciling bank statements, drafting sensitive correspondence, and being the point person for troubleshooting day-to-day operational aspects including staff and vendor requests, equipment maintenance, and system development. A detailed job description is available upon request.
 
Requirements
 
  • University degree in Business Administration, or an acceptable combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in an administrative assistant capacity. Administrative support experience in a health care setting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of general office procedures involving procurement, budget management, financial reporting, and office management.
  • Superior typing skills and hands-on experience with productivity applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and presentation software.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer and communication and phone systems.
  • Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation and an ability to write and format moderately complex correspondence, including memos, letters, etc.
  • Strong customer service orientation and a demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations as they arise and the ability to be diplomatic, tactful and discreet in working with our clients, their family members, physicians and coworkers.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid Ontario Drivers’ License and access to own reliable vehicle.
 
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé by Tuesday October 31, 2017 to:
 
Samantha McGill, Administrative Assistant
Upper Grand Family Health Team
753 Tower Street South
Fergus, ON  N1M 2R2
careers@uppergrandfht.org
Fax: (519) 843-7386
 
The UGFHT is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all our clients/customers, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under The UGFHT’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants with needs that require accommodation are encouraged to contact Samantha McGill at (519) 843-3947 extension 100. 
           

 
Geriatric Nurse Specialist (RN)
Permanent Full-Time (5 days/ week)
 
The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) is seeking a dynamic team player to join an innovative, community-based primary health care team.  We are looking for an outstanding collaborative clinician to help us create a model of excellence in rural primary care with local family physicians and their office staff.
 
Position summary
 
The role of the Nurse Specialist is to provide a full range of primary care services with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion.  Working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the Geriatric Nurse Specialist (RN) will share expertise and knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention and will be responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of services to older adults, their families and caregivers. A detailed job description is available upon request.
 
Requirements
 
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred.
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. RNAO membership preferred.
  • Minimum three years demonstrated experience in a primary health care (family medicine) or community health care setting preferred.
  • P.I.E.C.E.S. training, Primary Care Memory Clinic training/experience, falls prevention education/training and demonstrated experience and/or additional training in gerontological nursing would be considered strong assets.
  • Knowledge and competency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interest and experience in program development, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management programs.
  • Able to function as a team player working collaboratively with other FHT staff and community partners.
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
  • Sound organizational, teaching and leadership skills.
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to own reliable vehicle.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer and communication system knowledge including e-mail and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
 
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé by Friday October 20, 2017 to:
 
Samantha McGill, Administrative Assistant
Upper Grand Family Health Team
753 Tower Street South
Fergus, ON  N1M 2R2
careers@uppergrandfht.org
Fax: (519) 843-7386
 
The UGFHT is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all our clients/customers, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under The UGFHT’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants with needs that require accommodation are encouraged to contact Samantha McGill at (519) 843-3947 extension 100. 
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