Patient Flow Coordinator

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital seeks a Patient Flow Coordinator to optimize patient transfers from the Emergency Department to appropriate inpatient units. The role requires leadership, clinical experience, and coordination skills while ensuring adherence to patient safety policies. Ideal candidates will embody the hospital's core values and have a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the timely transfer of admitted patients.
• Removing barriers to discharge and optimizing bed utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Planning

Teamwork

Education

BScN or Degree in health-related field

Job description

Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating the timely transfer of admitted patients from the ED to the most appropriate in-patient unit to meet their care needs. Working in collaboration with supervisors, nurses, interdisciplinary teams, and physicians, the Patient Flow Coordinator will ensure that barriers to discharge are removed or minimized expeditiously and that bed utilization is optimized. This role will work in conjunction with and support the Patient Flow Policy and other supporting policies as required.

Education

• BScN (or working towards it), or a Degree in another health-related field required.
• All regulated Health Professionals must be in good standing with their professional organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated resource allocation and planning experience, specifically the coordination and delivery of services.
• Knowledge of community agencies (Long Term Care, Home and Community supports, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of organizational functions and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Display confidence and courage.
• Proven critical thinking skills.
• Visible, approachable, and dedicated to excellence.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated embodiment of Michael Garron core values (Compassion, Integrity, Courage, and Accountability).
• Excellent attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)], agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.