Patient Flow Supervisor

Ross Memorial Hospital Corporation; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario is seeking a Patient Flow Supervisor to provide on-site leadership for weekend patient flow operations, with occasional after-hours weekday coverage. The role focuses on safe, efficient patient movement and bed utilization across the hospital.

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Flow, the successful candidate will collaborate with the leadership team, respond to capacity pressures, and support RMH’s initiatives for timely access to care.

Qualifications

• Regulated clinical professional with current registration (RN or Allied Health preferred).
• Minimum five years hospital experience would be an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site operational leadership for patient flow and bed utilization on weekends, with some after-hours coverage.
• Collaborate with Manager-On-Call and interdisciplinary leadership to address capacity pressures.
• Monitor surge protocols and escalate issues as needed.
• Support patient-centered care and excellent customer service across interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Problem solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

RN or Allied Health

Job description

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Job Number

J0926-0421

Job Title

Patient Flow Supervisor

Job Type

Temporary Part Time

Union

Non-Union

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Patient Flow

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

September 22, 2026

Closing Date

September 28, 2026

Salary

$39.449 - $48.518/Hour

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Flow, the Patient Flow Supervisor provides on-site leadership for patient flow operations, primarily on weekends, with occasional weekday after-hours coverage as required. This role is integral to supporting safe, efficient patient movement across the organization and advancing RMH’s strategic priorities related to patient flow, capacity management, and timely access to care. Successful candidates must be available to attend orientation and onboarding during weekday hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site operational leadership to support safe and efficient patient flow across all clinical areas during assigned shifts
• Collaborate closely with the Manager-On-Call and interdisciplinary leadership team to respond to real-time capacity pressures
• Monitor and support implementation of RMH surge protocols, ensuring timely escalation and action
• Champion the principle of “the right patient, in the right bed, at the right time”
• Facilitate communication and coordination between clinical units, Admitting, and support services
• Proactively identify and address flow barriers to optimize bed utilization across the organization
• Provide clear situational updates and elevate concerns to appropriate leadership as needed
• Respond to and support resolution of patient and family concerns or complaints on weekends, including facilitating service recovery when appropriate
• Promote a culture of excellent customer service and patient experience across all interactions
• Contribute to a culture of patient-centred care, safety, and collaboration
• Support initiatives that advance RMH’s strategic goals related to patient flow and system performance

This is an onsite position at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, ON.

Effective: ASAP and ending on or before March 31, 2027.

Essential Qualifications

• Regulated clinical professional with current registration, in good standing with applicable college (Registered Nurse or Allied Health preferred)
• Minimum five (5) years of recent hospital experience
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and/or supervisory experience in an acute care setting
• Strong understanding of patient flow, capacity management, and hospital operations
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work weekends and occasional after-hours weekday shifts
• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis.

Hours of Work

Orientation and initial training will occur during weekday hours and is mandatory.

Current hours are Friday evenings and weekends. Additional weekday shifts may be available based on operational needs.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.