CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed.

CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region.

Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. This position provides a service, which includes the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of needs for children/youth and families requiring health care following discharge from CHEO. Discharge planning services are provided throughout Inpatient Medicine and throughout the hospital in collaboration with all members of the health care team and with community agencies.

This position carries with it, a commitment to family centered/multicultural care, multidisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based discharge planning practices. Plans and coordinates the patient's discharge by collaborating with the patient/family, health care team and community resources.



Implements timely discharge plans that enhance the continuity of care and efficient use hospital and community resources.

Establishes and maintains productive communication between hospital and community resources. Initiates follow-up to evaluate effectiveness of care plan. Utilizes evidence to enhance the quality of patient care both as an in-patient and following discharge.

Acts as an educator and resource person to all hospital departments and a wide variety of community agencies. Completes documentation and maintains appropriate EPIC patient records in accordance with the employee’s respective regulatory College and CHEO policies and procedures. A Bachelor’s degree in a related health discipline (Essential) Current registration with the appropriate regulatory College (Essential) Demonstrated competency in assessment of pediatric health care needs (Essential) Knowledge of medical diagnoses and prognoses, symptom management, and cognitive/psychiatric disorders (Essential) Communicates effectively, orally and in writing (Essential) Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential) Bilingualism (French/English) (Essential) *Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Pre-screening might include testing. This process may include more wide-ranging and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.



Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community.

A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed.

CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.

We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement #

📌 Continuing Care Coordinator, Inpatient Medicine - Permanent Full-Time (1.0) (Ottawa)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Ottawa