OPSEU
Job Title: Transition Facilitator
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: Transition Management Admin
Program: Healthy Aging
8 Hour Shifts, Days,and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Whitby
Wage Schedule: $39.160 - $50.770 per hour
OPSEU: 2600001540
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 16 June 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 23 June 2026.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Manager, Transition Management, the Transition Facilitator is accountable forcoordinating seamless transitions across inpatient areas to the community. With a focus on theprovision of excellence throughout the transition process, the facilitator provides guidance, andmentorship to create efficient and effective transitions. As a key member of the inter-professionalteam, the Transition Facilitator works collaboratively with all healthcare professionals, patients,and families to support transitions that prioritize patient-centered care. The Transition Facilitatorprovides comprehensive and timely support, removing barriers to support planning for patientsfrom hospital to the next designation of care, working towards a seamless model of transition.
The Transition Facilitator will have demonstrated knowledge regarding community resources andpartners within Durham Region; including, but not limited to, Ontario Health @Home, CommunityCare Durham and Alzheimer Society. The Transition Facilitator will further have knowledge oflegislation as it related to Alternative Level of Care, Substitute Decisions Makers Act, PublicGuardian and Trustee and Bill 7 in order to reduce unnecessary length of stays and readmissions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors 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 carefacilities, 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 andcreative problem solving required.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of legislation including the Substitute Decision Makers Act,Alternative Level of Care, Public Hospitals Act.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands.
- Superior communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team andbuild relationships with internal and external partners.
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 provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The 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 Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
