Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expense reimbursement

Temp P/T Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Transition Coordinator RN to support patients and families through care transitions, coordinating information from multiple sources to place patients safely. The role blends clinical nursing with system-wide coordination in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Provisional Permit holders may receive compensation from $40.76 to $55.79 per hour, with pay adjusted upon full registration according to UNA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active CRNA registration or eligibility required.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification required.
• Experience with PFCC and complex discharge management.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage time-sensitive priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN nursing services across patient populations.
• Support patients and families through care transitions and decisions.
• Coordinate with care teams to ensure safe transitions and appropriate placement.
• Advocate for patient-centered care and health promotion.
• Handle high-stress situations with effective communication and problem solving.

Skills

CRNA registration

BCLS-HCP certification

PFCC and discharge management

Advanced assessment skills

Collaborative care planning

Communication under stress

Mobility and transfer assistance

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (RN)

Job description

Your Opportunity

Many experienced RNs appreciate roles that blend clinical insight with meaningful coordination across the care system, and this position offers that balance. As a Transition Coordinator, you’ll support patients and families as they navigate important care decisions, drawing on information from multiple sources to help them move safely and confidently to the right place of care. The work is fast‑paced, collaborative, and full of problem‑solving - ideal for someone who enjoys thinking on their feet and adapting as situations evolve. Nurses who take a comprehensive view of patient needs and value guiding clients through complex transitions will find this role deeply rewarding. Relocation expense reimbursement may be available for eligible candidates.

Description

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: ALA Transition Services - Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience in good standing with CRNA.
• Experience performing comprehensive assessments of individuals within their physical and social environments.
• Skilled in collaborative practices and concurrent care planning.
• Experience with Patient and Family Center Care (PFCC) and Complex Discharge Management.
• Solution-focused and able to navigate difficult conversations.
• Able to succeed through high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines.
• Able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing, perform repetitive movements, lift and carry 10-15 lbs, and regularly and walk distances up to 3 km per day.
• Able to provide hands‑on care of patients during assessment (transfers, bariatric clients, bending, twisting, walking, intervening for client safety as required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (RN).
• Two or more years’ experience within Home and Community Care (Case Management) including Transition Services.
• Trained interRAI and interRAI Contact Assessment.
• Experience in a CCH (Type A, B, or C) environment.
• Training in Specialty geriatric or palliative care.