164-26 Transition Navigator, Temporary Full-Time, Stratford
About The Position
The Transition Navigator is a leadership role and a key member of the interprofessional team, responsible for advancing comprehensive, patient-centred transition planning across the continuum of care. This role provides leadership and oversight in coordinating complex discharges, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, appropriate transitions to the next level of care. The Transition Navigator is accountable for driving system integration, removing barriers to discharge, and optimizing patient flow, while ensuring an exceptional patient and family experience throughout the healthcare journey.
Requirements
- Registered health professional in good standing in the appropriate Ontario regulatory body
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required
- 2-3 years recent experience in hospital based acute care in a professional field required
- 2 years recent experience in transition/discharge planning required
- In-depth knowledge of home and community resources, long term care facilities, retirement homes, rehabilitation and palliative care facilities/programs
- Experience working with the geriatric population and medical/surgical patients required
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in transition/discharge planning
- Demonstrated working knowledge of legislation including the Substitute Decision Makers Act, Alternative Level of Care, Public Hospital Act
- Superior communication, conflict resolution and creative problem solving required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing workloads demands
- Strong ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team
- Skilled at building relationships with internal and external partners
- Proven ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment required
- Good work and attendance record required
- Strong patient centered philosophy of care provision
Responsibilities
- Advance comprehensive, patient-centred transition planning across the continuum of care.
- Provide leadership and oversight in coordinating complex discharges.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, appropriate transitions to the next level of care.
- Drive system integration.
- Remove barriers to discharge.
- Optimize patient flow.
- Ensure an exceptional patient and family experience throughout the healthcare journey.
Benefits
- Clinical Nurse Educators that offer on-site training
- Clinical Scholars available for on unit assistance and questions
- Preceptor/Peer Mentorship Opportunities
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Nurse Support Line (Experienced Nurses or Registered Respiratory Therapists available for advice on non-emergent issues)
- Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Extended Health/Semi Private and Dental Benefits (for Part-time and Full-time only)
- Diverse Committees and Engagement Opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your career and explore different roles within the hospital
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
