Patient Flow Specialist - Patient Flow and Repatriation - Regular part-time - 2026-17714

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