HEALTH SCIENCES PLACEMENT OFFICER

at  Georgian College

HEALTH SCIENCES PLACEMENT OFFICER(Job Number: 152-24)
Department: Health, Wellness and Sciences
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Support Staff
Posting Date: July 11, 2024
Hourly Salary Range: $38.01 (start rate) - $44.05 (4-year rate)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Status: Contract (AppD)
This is a temporary replacement position for a bargaining unit employee. Terms and conditions of employment are as outlined in the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully completed a two-year post-secondary diploma in a regulated health profession and a member in good standing with the regulatory body
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a health care environment, educational or placement setting
• Strong computer skills using the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Demonstrated understanding of health agencies/organizations related to appropriate assignment of student placements
• Demonstrated understanding of scope of practice for regulated and unregulated health practitioners in Ontario
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information in a clear, concise manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, decision making, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated planning, coordinating and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy with thorough understanding of PHIPA and FIPA
• Access to private reliable transportation with the ability to travel, as required, to conduct site visits and attend meetings
• Previous experience coordinating student placements within the health care sector
• Experience tracking and maintaining data and records within a student placement software / database, preferably Health Sciences Placement Network (HSPnet)
  Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
  Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

• Assisting students in obtaining and being successful in mandatory placements by explaining processes and protocols
• Recruiting, and arranging, appropriate placement agencies and maintaining the current agency directory
• Evaluating placements to ensure the opportunity aligns with the learning outcomes as designated by the specific program
• Facilitating the completion of College Student Employer Agreements including WSIB
• Ensuring documentation and records are current, accurate and organized
• Collecting and compiling clinical placement data using a computer database
• Creating and communicating reports/summaries of data as required
• Communicating with/between partners, students, faculty and employees of partner organizations and Georgian College
• Maintaining and enhancing partnerships, identifying scheduling or program conflicts and participating in advisory committee meetings
• Acting as a resource pertaining to student Clinical Preparedness permit for staff, faculty and students
• Supporting all 7 campus locations as needed
• All other duties as assigned, includes but not limited to assignments related to student placement