Extended Length of Stay (ELOS) Risk Assessor

Competition #

10993

Job Title

Extended Length of Stay (ELOS) Risk Assessor

Department

Access & Flow

Status

Temporary (November 2026 - March 2028)

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

Non Union

Shift Assignment

Days

Police Check Requirement

N/A

Site

RLHC-Non Union Non Managment

Salary Information

$37.55 - $44.17 / hour

Application Closing Date

October 28, 2026

KEY FUNCTION:

Complete screening tools to assist with minimization and identification of length of stay. Promote and educate on the Home First Philosophy. Collect and analyze data to determine outcomes.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Coordinator - Hospital to Home, Access and Flow.

DUTIES:

- Engage patients in intial Home First Philosophy conversation.
- Meet with patients to complete screening tools used to assess risk for an extended length of stay.
- Determine priority of focus in order to achieve an estimated date of discharge (i.e. clinical, social, functional).
- In collaboration with a regulated health professional, review completed screening tool(s), assess results and make recommendations on service required based on score.
- Act as a point of contact for departmental staff, other departments, programs, and community stakeholders as required.
- Attend daily meetings (e.g. Emergency department huddles, bed rounds , bullet rounds, etc.) and be aware of daily bed pressures.
- Communicate across care team and engage with community partners effectively.
- Develop robust relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team members in the Emergency department (ED) and across the organization.




- Document score and action taken/required on appropriate form and attach to the patient chart.
- Provide support for patients, caregivers and informal supporters being served by the organization and community agencies.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
- Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
- Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in health related field or equivalent.
- Training in Lean methodologies is preferred.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a within a health care environment.
- Experience working with or knowledge of assessment tools (i.e. InterRAI, Barthel Index, Blaylock, etc.) is preferred.




- Experience working with the elderly and their care givers/informal supporters is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated ability to work in, and adapt to, a fast-paced, high stress and changing environment.
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
- Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in general health care and community resources.
- Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
- Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
- Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and ef

📌 Extended Length of Stay (Greater Sudbury)
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