Service Coordinator, Inpatient Brain Program

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: University Centre Toronto Rehab
Department: Inpatient Services Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab Program ABI Service
Reports to: Manager Inpatient ABI Services
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time 9 months
Closing date: December 12 2025

As an integral member of the Inpatient team the Service Coordinator role is responsible for planning organizing directing coordinating and evaluating activities related to patient admission and discharge within the Program. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing and triaging all program referrals including redirecting referrals to internal and external providers; conducting patient admission intakes; communicate effectively with referral sources demonstrate flexibility in dealing with competing priorities and deadlines; performing utilization review activities to facilitate and streamline patient admission discharge and flow; developing and monitoring quality indicators related to admission and discharge planning; implementing and coordinating a patient-centered care plan with patients family members significant others and the interprofessional team; providing leadership within established community networks that serve to optimize overall health system flow including Toronto ABI Network and GTA Rehab Network; liaising and establishing contact with members of the interprofessional team and appropriate community agencies to obtain provide or exchange information relating to patients psycho-social functioning and health care in the past present and future; acting as a clinical resource for the inter-professional teams by providing information based on clinical knowledge and theory/practice related to clients with complex health care needs; establishing and maintaining a systematic review and assessment of departmental capacity; rendering services for the immediate benefit of the hospital and the community; compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients participating in relevant research activities program development and quality improvement projects etc. as required.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree with a clinical background i.e. health related field
Member in good standing of the respective college (as applicable)
Minimum of 3 years experience in a patient care environment (rehab environment preferred)
Experience in an inpatient environment preferred
Experience in the field of acquired brain injury an asset
Proven abilities in project planning implementation and evaluation required
Excellent computer skills required (Word MS Outlook and Excel required Access preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
Experience working with inter-professional teams required
Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in a group setting
Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience required
Excellent decision making skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (C level) Heart Saver plus (Canada)

Additional Information :

Why Join UHN:

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages 
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP  access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment 
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time