Clinical Nurse Specialist Navigator

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Navigator

Permanent Full Time

ONA

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Hospital to Home

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November 3, 2026

November 9, 2026

$44.740 - $62.950/Hour

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

As a member of an interprofessional team, reporting to the Manager of Patient Flow, the RN Care Coordinator provides patient-centered care, supporting patients transitioning from hospital to home. The care coordinator supports the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for assigned patients. The care coordinator practices within scope in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, Hospital policies, and Patient Care Service guidelines.

The care coordinator delivers safe, compassionate, and evidence-informed care while contributing to patient safety, continuity of care, and collaborative practice. This role with Ross Memorial Hospital to Home is partially within the community; the care coordinator will provide home visits to patients enrolled in the program.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of Patient Flow and the Ross Memorial Hospital to Home program. This role acts as a liaison between frontline team members and leadership, and is responsible for administrative coordination, data collection and management, and operational support.

This role is essential to the smooth functioning of daily activities, resource allocation, and provides vital support to facilitate seamless program operations. Acting as a liaison among clinicians, hospital departments and external partners, the coordinator facilitates communication and collaboration across teams to maintain high standards of community-based program care. Additionally, this position plays a key role in assessing patient’s care needs to return home, coordinating care, and contributing to initiatives that enhance clinical workflows and operational efficiency.

This RMH position will work with GEM nurses, social workers, Unit Team Leaders and other internal and external partners to support the RMH Home First Philosophy and Seniors Friendly Initiatives.

The Hospital to Home Department is currently seeking a Permanent Full-Time Clinical Nurse Specialist Navigator to join their healthcare team.

Effective Date:
As soon as possible

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse is required
• Experience working in geriatrics and/or rehabilitation required
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a related field is required
• Advanced computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software is required
• Demonstrated leadership and project coordination experience is required, including the ability to organize program operations, manage competing priorities, facilitate collaboration across internal and external partners, and support workflow or quality improvement initiatives.
• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional responsibilities of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, frequent and repetitive pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as safely operating equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, as…