Float Care Coordinator, Temporary Full Time, Ottawa General Hospital

at  Ontario Health atHome

Job Description:CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME
Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker (MSW), dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Float Hospital Care Coordinator, you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.
Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of health care delivery system and community resources within the Champlain region
• Medical conditions and cognitive/psychiatric disorders
• Client centered, multi-disciplinary team approach to client care
• Proficient in the use of computerized processes including the use of mobile (laptop) technology

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving in crisis situations
• Ability to negotiate and implement an effective goal-oriented, client-centered care plan
• Team player with ability to accept and adapt to change
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Ability to organize daily workload in the presence of frequent interruptions
• Fluency in English and French is an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
• Valid N95 Mask Fit Test results or documentation of a medical exception within the past two years

WHY JOIN US?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Under the general direction of the Manager, Ontario Health atHome and in accordance with the Ontario Health atHome Champlain standards, legislation, policies and guidelines, the Care Coordinator is responsible for client assessment, determination of eligibility, admission, service planning and authorization, implementation, monitoring, reassessment, adjustment and discharge planning of all client service programs (home care and placement), including the provision of community resource information and referral.
As a member of the Hospital Care Team, the Care Coordinator will work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, and hospital partners to develop a care plan to support a safe transfer from hospital to home for both complex and non-complex patients. Care Coordinators must prioritize work based on the ever changing needs of patients and hospital environment while meeting the Ontario Health atHome Champlain Guidelines of Care. The Care Coordinator will participate in various meetings to support care planning and communication with partners within the circle of care, including family meetings, care conferences, bullet rounds, and joint discharge rounds.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identification and Engagement – Assesses referred clients for admission and establishes a helping relationship with eligible clients and their families while honoring the client’s values and preferences
• Assessment – Performs multi-dimensional assessment and identifies the need for crisis intervention and/or prevention strategies
• Goal Setting and Service Planning – Establishes a care and service plan balancing client’s needs, choices and available resources.
• Develops a care plan in collaboration with the client, other health care professionals, care providers or family, stating priorities, services authorized, mutual goals and anticipated duration of service
• Accessing Resources and Linking – Collaborates and partners with the networks of service providers.
• Service Implementation – Initiates and authorizes the implementation of the care plan
• Accountability, Monitoring and Reassessment – Reviews and maintains care plan in compliance to quality standards, outcome measures, quality indicators
• Discharge Planning – Conducts discharges from service process and/or redirects clients and families to alternative resources
  Department: Central Ottawa General (Hospital team)
  Length of Temporary Assignment: April 10, 2026
  Hours in a Biweekly Period: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (35hrs/week)