Michael Garron Hospital Looking for Patient Flow Coordinator (Access and Flow) at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

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 on-going 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 Actof Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute 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.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.