Nurse B - Clinical Coordinator

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator in Swift Current to provide a single point of contact for client discharges, transfers and admissions. You will coordinate bed utilization across IRH and SHA, using MDS as a screening tool for LTC eligibility and placement.

With a BScN and 5+ years in long term care or home care, you will lead data integrity efforts, support change management, and mentor staff while ensuring responsive, safe patient flow across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
• Minimum five years of current experience in long term care or home care.
• CRNS registration or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for patient discharges, transfers and admissions.
• Coordinate use of MDS/RAI for LTC eligibility and placement.
• Maintain regional bed utilization and data integrity; drive quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Resource management

Education

BScN

Nursing diploma

Bilingual Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing)

Job description

Position #: 192250
Expected Start Date: October 04, 2026
Union: SUN
Facility: Swift Current Admin Office
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: System Flow
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for: Providing single point of contact for clients discharging within the SHA. Providing single point of contact for clients transfers, admissions and discharges with SHA. Coordinating the utilization of the electronic assessment system RAI-MDS (hereafter referred to as MDS) as the Screening tool for Long Term Care eligibility and placement and alternate level of care services placement in the region. Maintaining the electronic bed utilization system for IRH and the SHA. Maintaining the electronic bed utilization system for the region. Providing an effective program and continuous quality improvement and management practice to ensure efficient utilization of the system in consultation with Managers and Directors of Rural Health Services. Maintaining data integrity and data submission to the region as required.
Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Demonstrated experience with staff development and training.
• Demonstrated experience in MDS systems and interpreting MDS outcomes.
• A minimum of five (5) years current experience in long term care or home care

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable

Competencies

• Demonstrates leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and projects is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to work autonomously with high levels of responsibility & accountability
• Demonstrated ability to direct and facilitate change
• Ability to exercise independent nursing judgement
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support staff in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrates self-direction

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• No guaranteed hours