Reg Nurse - Charge - Post Acute Care Navigator

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Acute Care Navigator role. The RN provides leadership and clinical expertise to support patient flow, bed utilization, and transitions of care across the organization.

Collaborating with physicians, therapies, discharge planners and unit staff, you will ensure safe, efficient placement of high-acuity patients. Applicants must be current with the College of Nurses of Ontario, have post-acute care experience,

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Minimum 3 years of recent related post-acute care experience
• Demonstrated leadership and clinical judgment under pressure
• Coordinate and manage patient flow to ensure optimal bed utilization
• Strong communication with interprofessional teams

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient flow to optimize bed utilization
• Collaborate with physicians, therapies, discharge planners and unit staff
• Lead transitions of care including admissions, transfers and discharges
• Document screening decisions and patient flow activities

Skills

Registered Nurse

Post-Acute care

Clinical assessment

Bed management

Leadership

Critical thinking

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing registration Ontario

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Position Details

Position Details Job Number: JR01755 Department: ALC Unit 6 Tower and 2 Marian This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: ONA Local 75 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a new role Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-25 Closing Date: 2026-09-01

Job Description

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. In the Registered Charge Nurse Post Acute Care Navigator role, the RN demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, systems thinking, leadership, and sound clinical judgment to support safe, efficient, and appropriate patient flow across the organization. The RN collaborates with the health professional team and assumes a leadership role in coordinating and delivering a full range of care and treatment to patients/clients, including those with complex needs, high acuity, and less predictable outcomes. The RN is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical screening and assessment to determine patient appropriateness for Post-Acute placement. This role supports hospital-wide capacity strategies through the coordination and management of patient flow, optimization of bed utilization, and active participation in admission, transfer, discharge, and repatriation planning. In collaboration with physicians, therapy teams, discharge planners, unit staff, consulting services, and external partners, the RN facilitates timely and appropriate transitions of care. The role balances clinical appropriateness with operational priorities, monitors bed pressures, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve patient flow and system efficiency. The RN maintains accurate and timely documentation related to screening and patient flow activities and contributes to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and overall organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of Post Care changing population
• Minimum 3 years of recent related to Post-Acute care experience with demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in the care of Post Acute Program required.
• Conduct clinical screening and assessment of patients to determine appropriateness for placement within Post Acute Care Bedded Programs.
• Systems thinking and ability to balance clinical and operational priorities
• Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment under pressure
• Coordinate and manage patient flow to ensure optimal bed utilization and support hospital-wide capacity strategies
• Liaise with health professional teams (physicians, therapies, discharge planners, unit staff, and consulting teams) to facilitate appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Monitor bed pressures and proactively identify opportunities to improve flow
• Participate in bed allocation decisions and balancing clinical appropriateness within units
• Support timely transitions of care, including repatriation and transfers to alternative care settings
• Communicate effectively with internal and external key partners to ensure alignment on patient placement decisions
• Maintain accurate documentation related to screening decisions and patient flow activities
• Contribute to process improvement aimed at enhancing patient flow and system efficiency
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and judgement required to provide a full range of care and treatment in the clinical area of practice to patients/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity and less predictable outcomes required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families required
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the health professional team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients required
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize the needs of a variety of clinics throughout the day
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement required
• Demonstrated basic skill level with computers, MS Word, incident reporting systems, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems required
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution required
• Demonstrated strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, team building, and interpersonal skills required

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]). At St. Joseph's Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there's a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.