Registered Nurse - Patient Flow Coordinator

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to act as a Patient Flow Coordinator at Stollery Children's Hospital. The role focuses on promoting optimal patient flow, collaborating with bed management and other teams, and using data tools to remove discharge barriers while supporting site flow in real time.

This is a temporary part-time position with 0.40 FTE and will require engagement with UNA bargaining unit.

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.

Responsibilities

• Promote optimal patient flow by facilitating effective management of patient access to services.
• Monitor and support site flow using data analytics, connect care reports/dashboards and other tools.
• Participate in site presentations and events related to flow.
• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while upholding hospital values.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Nursing education program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Nurse - Patient Flow Coordinator

Reporting to the Stollery Children's hospital Flow Manager, the Registered Nurse - Flow Coordinator functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Working in collaboration with unit management, bed management and others, the incumbent is responsible for promoting optimal patient flow by facilitating the effective management of patient access to services. Role facilitates and supports patient flow strategies in real time to improve access to care for patients while decreasing bottlenecks within the patients length of stay through the system. Using data analytics, connect care reports/dashboards and other tools, the role monitors and supports site flow and removal of barriers to discharge. The role participates in site presentations and events related to flow.

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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Site Flow
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Site Flow
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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:

3-5 years of related acute care experience.3-5 years as an Assistant Head Nurse or in a leadership role in acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of Bed management or flow-related experience an asset.Knowledge of Edmonton zone escalation processes and site-specific workflows for flow.Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking.Ability to work independently and under pressure.Ability to make critical decisions under pressure.Demonstrated collaborative skills.Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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