About the role
Position Number: 224396-67
Position Available: Stroke Coordinator
Status: Regular Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Union: Non-Union
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $48.00-$60.00 per hour
Posting Date: November 21, 2025
Closing Date: December 5, 2025
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation, the Stroke Coordinator will be accountable for the facilitation, implementation and sustainability of patient-centered, stroke best practices at Joseph Brant Hospital, across the continuum with a focus on hyperacute, acute care, and post acute care. This will involve continuously providing clinical and professional leadership, raising awareness, providing education, informing models of care delivery, building capacity in others, managing projects, monitoring data and conducting evaluations. The engagement of multiple stakeholders in developing or implementing best practice tools and resources will be required. This role is ideally suited to an individual with strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills who will promote the delivery of safe, quality patient care, facilitate staff development, and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the teams related to stroke care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate is a strong, innovative leader who excels in leading and working collaboratively in a team environment to lead and enable health care providers across the continuum to identify, plan, and implement strategies to enhance and sustain best practice stroke care. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Participate in evaluation design, monitoring, analysis and change management. This includes program monitoring and evaluation to identify best practice gaps including inefficiencies; planning and monitoring continuous improvements in practice. This includes the implementation of Accreditation Canada’s Stroke Distinction program.
- Assist and advise on proposals and business cases that will address care gaps. Investigate innovative approaches or programs to improve health outcomes including system integration opportunities for better efficiencies. Inform strategies to sustain and improve performance.
- Stimulate innovation and leverage knowledge. Monitor and identify emerging evidence and its potential for application and impact on practice. Broadly disseminate with health care providers' stroke best practices including updates.
- Identify and share methods to operationalize new best practices. Review research, qualitative and quantitative evaluation findings to identify gaps in care and knowledge. Assist in identifying priorities and participate in quality improvement initiatives including knowledge translation activities
- Represent JBH on several Central South Regional Stroke committees and translate information from these committees into practice at JBH
- Development of Stroke Education/Resource for Patients and Staff including all members of the interprofessional team
- Responsible for ensuring Stroke Data Quality
- AlphaFIM, OTN Telestroke & Stroke Research Site Coordinator and JBH/MOD After Stroke Peer Support Volunteer Visitation lead
Qualifications:
- Member of a regulated health profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act with active member status
- Four (4) year Undergraduate Degree in a health related discipline; Masters Degree preferred
- 3-5 years recent stroke clinical experience
- Demonstrated advanced skills as an educator and knowledge of adult learning principles
- Expertise in stroke care and knowledge of the continuum of stroke care
- Clinical experience working with an interprofessional team
- Previous experience as a change agent with an understanding of organizational cultures
- Demonstrated knowledge of data collection, use of databases, data analysis, and evaluation
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Demonstrated advanced project management and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- Demonstrated presentation skills and ability in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational offerings
- Ability to design, appraise, and/or evaluate educational programming appropriate for stroke health care providers working in practice settings across the continuum of stroke care
- Ability to understand, critically appraise health-related research and the ability to transfer and translate knowledge into best practices and relevant recommendations
- Demonstrated advanced coordination, organizational and networking skills
- Advanced ability to work effectively both independently with a high level of initiative and self-direction as well as part of a team
- Ability to effectively apply and integrate into daily practice the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations and Quality Based Procedures Clinical Handbook for Stroke
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.
JBH#1
About Joseph Brant Hospital
Compassionate Care. Exemplary Service. Every Time.
Opened on February 1,1961, Joseph Brant Hospital was erected on land owned by its namesake, Thyandenegea (Joseph Brant).
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario. The hospital serves residents from Burlington and surrounding cities of Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek.
JBH is one of Hamilton Niagara's Top Employers for six consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 852 nurses, 2,062 full- and part-time staff and more than 700 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus, including the state-of-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, features an Emergency Department, 293 funded inpatient beds, and 9 Operating Rooms.
JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team. JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our people.
Our Hospital's Critical Needs are funded by JBH Foundation, founded in 1976. The Foundation's focus is on engaging the Community, donors and partners through innovative collaboration to achieve our philanthropic goals. With your support, our aim is to create the best health care for our Community.
The Foundation is governed by a team of Community volunteer leaders, and is managed by a dedicated staff of professionals who ensure that every donation is used effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Social Media Terms of Use: https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/about-us/social-media-terms-of-use.asp
About the role
Position Number: 224396-67
Position Available: Stroke Coordinator
Status: Regular Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Union: Non-Union
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $48.00-$60.00 per hour
Posting Date: November 21, 2025
Closing Date: December 5, 2025
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation, the Stroke Coordinator will be accountable for the facilitation, implementation and sustainability of patient-centered, stroke best practices at Joseph Brant Hospital, across the continuum with a focus on hyperacute, acute care, and post acute care. This will involve continuously providing clinical and professional leadership, raising awareness, providing education, informing models of care delivery, building capacity in others, managing projects, monitoring data and conducting evaluations. The engagement of multiple stakeholders in developing or implementing best practice tools and resources will be required. This role is ideally suited to an individual with strong clinical knowledge and leadership skills who will promote the delivery of safe, quality patient care, facilitate staff development, and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the teams related to stroke care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate is a strong, innovative leader who excels in leading and working collaboratively in a team environment to lead and enable health care providers across the continuum to identify, plan, and implement strategies to enhance and sustain best practice stroke care. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Participate in evaluation design, monitoring, analysis and change management. This includes program monitoring and evaluation to identify best practice gaps including inefficiencies; planning and monitoring continuous improvements in practice. This includes the implementation of Accreditation Canada’s Stroke Distinction program.
- Assist and advise on proposals and business cases that will address care gaps. Investigate innovative approaches or programs to improve health outcomes including system integration opportunities for better efficiencies. Inform strategies to sustain and improve performance.
- Stimulate innovation and leverage knowledge. Monitor and identify emerging evidence and its potential for application and impact on practice. Broadly disseminate with health care providers' stroke best practices including updates.
- Identify and share methods to operationalize new best practices. Review research, qualitative and quantitative evaluation findings to identify gaps in care and knowledge. Assist in identifying priorities and participate in quality improvement initiatives including knowledge translation activities
- Represent JBH on several Central South Regional Stroke committees and translate information from these committees into practice at JBH
- Development of Stroke Education/Resource for Patients and Staff including all members of the interprofessional team
- Responsible for ensuring Stroke Data Quality
- AlphaFIM, OTN Telestroke & Stroke Research Site Coordinator and JBH/MOD After Stroke Peer Support Volunteer Visitation lead
Qualifications:
- Member of a regulated health profession under the Regulated Health Professions Act with active member status
- Four (4) year Undergraduate Degree in a health related discipline; Masters Degree preferred
- 3-5 years recent stroke clinical experience
- Demonstrated advanced skills as an educator and knowledge of adult learning principles
- Expertise in stroke care and knowledge of the continuum of stroke care
- Clinical experience working with an interprofessional team
- Previous experience as a change agent with an understanding of organizational cultures
- Demonstrated knowledge of data collection, use of databases, data analysis, and evaluation
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Demonstrated advanced project management and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- Demonstrated presentation skills and ability in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational offerings
- Ability to design, appraise, and/or evaluate educational programming appropriate for stroke health care providers working in practice settings across the continuum of stroke care
- Ability to understand, critically appraise health-related research and the ability to transfer and translate knowledge into best practices and relevant recommendations
- Demonstrated advanced coordination, organizational and networking skills
- Advanced ability to work effectively both independently with a high level of initiative and self-direction as well as part of a team
- Ability to effectively apply and integrate into daily practice the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations and Quality Based Procedures Clinical Handbook for Stroke
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.
JBH#1
About Joseph Brant Hospital
Compassionate Care. Exemplary Service. Every Time.
Opened on February 1,1961, Joseph Brant Hospital was erected on land owned by its namesake, Thyandenegea (Joseph Brant).
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario. The hospital serves residents from Burlington and surrounding cities of Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek.
JBH is one of Hamilton Niagara's Top Employers for six consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 852 nurses, 2,062 full- and part-time staff and more than 700 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus, including the state-of-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, features an Emergency Department, 293 funded inpatient beds, and 9 Operating Rooms.
JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team. JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our people.
Our Hospital's Critical Needs are funded by JBH Foundation, founded in 1976. The Foundation's focus is on engaging the Community, donors and partners through innovative collaboration to achieve our philanthropic goals. With your support, our aim is to create the best health care for our Community.
The Foundation is governed by a team of Community volunteer leaders, and is managed by a dedicated staff of professionals who ensure that every donation is used effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Social Media Terms of Use: https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/about-us/social-media-terms-of-use.asp