Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Flow Coordinator
About the role
Required
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario - as an RN.
- Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience and a demonstrated high degree of clinical nursing competence with the ability to make appropriate professional judgments.
- Previous experience with discharge planning activities requiring multidisciplinary team member collaboration with internal and external resources.
- Proven leadership abilities, effective communication and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of cost containment/utilization management strategies.
- Knowledge of community resources available for continuing care.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills in working with families and patients, staff, physicians, department heads and administration as required.
Duties
- Assesses those patients who have been identified either pre or post admission as having complex on-going care needs Identifies patient and family needs which require a coordinated approach in ensuring these needs are met in a timely manner.
- Recommends options for the continuing care of the patient.
- Coordinates discharge planning activities requiring multidisciplinary team member collaboration.
- Organizes and participates in multidisciplinary patient centered conferences to discuss discharge plans in conjunction with patient and family as appropriate.
- Liaises with Community Care providers such as the CCAC and other community agencies. Ensures appropriate criteria are met including appropriate forms and other requirements.
- Revises discharge plans according to changing patient status and communicates these changes to appropriate health care providers within the hospital and the community.
- Acts as a resource for health care team members in support of discharge planning activities.
- Supports and counsels patients and families throughout the discharge planning process.
- Coordinates the transfer of patients to the appropriate care environment.
- Works to identify education needs of care providers and to provide appropriate feedback on patient outcomes and the discharge process to the Programs.
- Identifies gaps in service and works collaboratively with health care providers to recommend changes to the health care system.
- Participates in the on-going evaluation of utilization data as it relates to discharge planning activities and promotes positive patient and family outcomes.
- Participates in on-going education and professional activities related to discharge planning and utilization management activities.
- Travel to all locations may be required.
At Quinte Health, our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference , and Stronger Together . We work as one team to enhance lives, improve access to high-quality care, and build healthier communities—right where people need it most.
Located on the stunning Bay of Quinte, Belleville blends small-town charm with big-city perks—vibrant dining, festivals, waterfront adventures, scenic trails, and great shopping.
As the largest Quinte Health hospital, Belleville General Hospital (BGH) offers diverse opportunities across medicine, critical care, emergency, surgery, maternal-child care, mental health, rehab, and oncology. We collaborate regionally to provide top-tier care.
At BGH, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and team-driven environment. Newcomers learn from experienced professionals, fostering growth and a shared passion for making a real impact. Come be part of something amazing!
Physical Demands Analysis Strength
- Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
Mobility
- Required Constantly – standing
- Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping
- Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
- Required Rarely – balancing, climbing
Dexterity
- Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
- Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
- Required Rarely – foot action
Equal Opportunity We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or
About Quinte Health
Quinte Health provides a wide range of high quality health care services to 160,000 people living in the 7000 square kilometre region of Prince Edward and Hastings Counties and the southeast portion of Northumberland County.
Care is provided through four hospitals - Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital - and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three sites, a rehabilitation day hospital, children's treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and surgery.
Our 1700 staff members, along with 364 professional staff with privileges including doctors, nurse practitioners and mid-wives, provide primary and secondary patient care. Through partnership and innovation, the teams at the four hospitals of Quinte Health provide exceptional health care services to the residents of the area, close to home.
Our vision over the next five years is to foster healthier, more connected people and communities. We will achieve this by working even more closely between our teams, hospitals and partners to provide care as close to home as possible and to help build a stronger health care system for the future. The pandemic has reinforced the value of teamwork and collaboration, and that we are indeed stronger together. Many of the challenges facing hospitals today can only be solved in true partnership.
Our Values: Imagine it's you, Value everyone, Stronger Together, and We all make a difference.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Flow Coordinator
About the role
Required
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario - as an RN.
- Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience and a demonstrated high degree of clinical nursing competence with the ability to make appropriate professional judgments.
- Previous experience with discharge planning activities requiring multidisciplinary team member collaboration with internal and external resources.
- Proven leadership abilities, effective communication and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of cost containment/utilization management strategies.
- Knowledge of community resources available for continuing care.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills in working with families and patients, staff, physicians, department heads and administration as required.
Duties
- Assesses those patients who have been identified either pre or post admission as having complex on-going care needs Identifies patient and family needs which require a coordinated approach in ensuring these needs are met in a timely manner.
- Recommends options for the continuing care of the patient.
- Coordinates discharge planning activities requiring multidisciplinary team member collaboration.
- Organizes and participates in multidisciplinary patient centered conferences to discuss discharge plans in conjunction with patient and family as appropriate.
- Liaises with Community Care providers such as the CCAC and other community agencies. Ensures appropriate criteria are met including appropriate forms and other requirements.
- Revises discharge plans according to changing patient status and communicates these changes to appropriate health care providers within the hospital and the community.
- Acts as a resource for health care team members in support of discharge planning activities.
- Supports and counsels patients and families throughout the discharge planning process.
- Coordinates the transfer of patients to the appropriate care environment.
- Works to identify education needs of care providers and to provide appropriate feedback on patient outcomes and the discharge process to the Programs.
- Identifies gaps in service and works collaboratively with health care providers to recommend changes to the health care system.
- Participates in the on-going evaluation of utilization data as it relates to discharge planning activities and promotes positive patient and family outcomes.
- Participates in on-going education and professional activities related to discharge planning and utilization management activities.
- Travel to all locations may be required.
At Quinte Health, our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine It’s You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference , and Stronger Together . We work as one team to enhance lives, improve access to high-quality care, and build healthier communities—right where people need it most.
Located on the stunning Bay of Quinte, Belleville blends small-town charm with big-city perks—vibrant dining, festivals, waterfront adventures, scenic trails, and great shopping.
As the largest Quinte Health hospital, Belleville General Hospital (BGH) offers diverse opportunities across medicine, critical care, emergency, surgery, maternal-child care, mental health, rehab, and oncology. We collaborate regionally to provide top-tier care.
At BGH, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and team-driven environment. Newcomers learn from experienced professionals, fostering growth and a shared passion for making a real impact. Come be part of something amazing!
Physical Demands Analysis Strength
- Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
Mobility
- Required Constantly – standing
- Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping
- Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
- Required Rarely – balancing, climbing
Dexterity
- Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
- Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
- Required Rarely – foot action
Equal Opportunity We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or
About Quinte Health
Quinte Health provides a wide range of high quality health care services to 160,000 people living in the 7000 square kilometre region of Prince Edward and Hastings Counties and the southeast portion of Northumberland County.
Care is provided through four hospitals - Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital - and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three sites, a rehabilitation day hospital, children's treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and surgery.
Our 1700 staff members, along with 364 professional staff with privileges including doctors, nurse practitioners and mid-wives, provide primary and secondary patient care. Through partnership and innovation, the teams at the four hospitals of Quinte Health provide exceptional health care services to the residents of the area, close to home.
Our vision over the next five years is to foster healthier, more connected people and communities. We will achieve this by working even more closely between our teams, hospitals and partners to provide care as close to home as possible and to help build a stronger health care system for the future. The pandemic has reinforced the value of teamwork and collaboration, and that we are indeed stronger together. Many of the challenges facing hospitals today can only be solved in true partnership.
Our Values: Imagine it's you, Value everyone, Stronger Together, and We all make a difference.