2600001383 - Transition Facilitator

OPSEU

Job Title: Transition Facilitator x 2

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Transition Management Admin

Program: Healthy Aging

Shifts: 8 Hour, Days, Weekends (Schedule may change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax‑Pickering

Wage: $39.160 - $50.770 per hour

OPSEU agreements: 2600001383, 2600001384

Position Description

Reporting to the Manager, Transition Management, the Transition Facilitator is accountable for coordinating seamless transitions across inpatient areas to the community. The facilitator provides guidance and mentorship to create efficient and effective transitions. As a key member of the inter‑professional team, the facilitator works collaboratively with healthcare professionals, patients, and families to support patient‑centered transitions. The facilitator provides comprehensive and timely support, removing barriers to planning for patients from hospital to the next designation of care, working toward a seamless transition model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field.
• Registration in good standing with relevant professional college preferred.
• 2‑3 years recent experience in hospital‑based acute care in a professional field required.
• 2 years recent experience in transition/discharge planning required.
• Working knowledge of community resources, LHIN Home and Community Care, long‑term care facilities, rehabilitation and palliative care facilities/programs required.
• Experience working with the geriatric population and medical/surgical patients required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in transition/discharge planning, conflict resolution and creative problem‑solving required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of legislation including the Substitute Decision Makers Act, Alternative Level of Care, Public Hospitals Act required.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands.
• Superior communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter‑professional team and build relationships with internal and external partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Conditions of Employment

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful external applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New team members will be required to complete a Pre‑employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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