Patient Flow Specialist - Patient Flow and Repatriation - Temporary part-time 2024-8740

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Flow, the Patient Flow Specialist will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating allocation of beds

• Liaising with physicians regarding admissions, discharges and transfers

• Communicating status of patient needs and bed availability

• Managing surge and multi-casualty incidents

• Collaborate with patient care units (including the OR) to optimize patient flow

Qualifications/Skills

• Registered Nurse currently registered with the Ontario College of Nurses

• Four year degree in a relevant health profession or equivalent, completed or in progress

• 3-5 years direct patient care experience in acute care

• Previous patient flow experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., MDs, other health professionals)

• Excellent communication, facilitation, leadership, decision-making and organization skills

• Demonstrated experience using Patient tracking systems and Windows based computer applications

• Demonstrated commitment to Patient Focused-Care concept and principles

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment with minimum direction

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and respectful fashion