Patient Flow Specialist Patient Flow and Repatriation Regular part-time

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

• Coordinate patient flow activities across the hospital including admissions transfers and discharges both within the organization and externally with other acute care organizations.

• Work closely with clinical teams nursing units physicians and external partners to support timely patient movement and continuity of care.

• Identify and assist in resolving barriers that delay patient discharge or transfer including communication gaps process issues and resource constraints.

• Monitor patient flow trends and compile daily summaries operational updates and ad hoc status reports for Senior Leadership to support informed decision-making.

• Educate staff on admission transfer and discharge processes

• Managing surge and multi-casualty incidents

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

• Participate in DNLP presentations and leadership development initiatives to support professional growth and the development of future healthcare leaders

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 Bed Management Systems patient tracking systems and Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and Outlook.
• 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