Patient Care Navigator (Hospital-Based)

Ontario Health atHome; Kingston; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Ontario Health atHome in Kingston seeks a Care Coordinator to assess patient needs, determine eligibility, and link clients with services. You will coordinate care plans and work with patients, caregivers and a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires registration with Ontario regulatory bodies, a relevant university degree, 2+ years in community health, and strong communication and organizational skills. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required, with COVID‑19 vaccination

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the appropriate Ontario regulatory body.
• University degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech‑Language Pathology or Social Work.
• 2+ years of recent experience in community health or a related field.
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system and community resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills; able to work independently in a busy multidisciplinary environment.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficient in a Windows environment.
• We have a mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policy and proof may be required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs with patients and families and determine service eligibility.
• Link patients with service providers and coordinate care plan delivery.
• Coordinate and monitor care plan delivery with a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish a trusting relationship with patients and families.
• Balance patient needs with available resources while respecting values and preferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Time management

Organizational skills

Windows proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Nursing

Physiotherapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech-Language Pathology

Social Work

Job description

Ontario Health atHome in Kingston seeks a Care Coordinator to assess patient needs, determine eligibility, and link clients with services. You will coordinate care plans and work with patients, caregivers and a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires registration with Ontario regulatory bodies, a relevant university degree, 2+ years in community health, and strong communication and organizational skills. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required, with COVID‑19 vaccination