Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Transition Coordinator (Registered Nurse) to facilitate discharge from acute care to home/community care. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, families, and healthcare teams to optimize patient transitions. Applicants must have completed nursing education, be registered with the College of Registered Nurses, and possess 3-5 years of relevant nursing experience. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to improve patient care outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.
• 3 to 5 years professional experience in home care and acute care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate positive discharge outcomes from acute care to home and community care.
• Provide education to clients and families on healthcare resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery related to client transitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Netcare

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Transition Coordinator (Registered Nurse) is part of the Alternative Level of Care (ALC); Transition and Integration team and will provide direct service to the Lac La Biche William J. Cadzow Healthcare Centre. The Transition Coordinator has a key role in facilitating positive discharge outcomes from acute care to home and community care, continuing care options or other service providers, such as community programs. Using advanced discharge planning and collaborative practice, the Transition Coordinator will work with the client, family, and their healthcare team to proactively plan for discharge and address any delays in services. The Transition Coordinator will assist with navigating the healthcare system, community services, and making appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers to meet the client’s care needs. This coordination of services may include providing education to clients, families or healthcare providers on resources, services or relevant ALA policies. The Transition Coordinator will maintain reports as required and identify opportunities to improve service delivery related to client transition through the continuum of care. The Transition Coordinator works on site in the Lac La Biche William J. Cadzow Healthcare Centre providing direct support to clients/families. The position will also support tasks, projects and coverage assignments as part of the ALC, Transition and Integration Team. The Transition Coordinator will demonstrate case management skills, critical thinking, and collaborative practice to support and advocate for clients, families, and healthcare providers. The position will work to improve client experience, decrease emergency department visits, acute care admission, and address delays in accessing services or transitioning clients through the continuum of care.

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 of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

Position Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Community Support Team
• Primary Location: Lac La Biche HC W.J.Cadzow Bld
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 29-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications

3 to 5 years professional experience that includes both home care and acute care nursing. Experience navigating the healthcare system and community resources. Negotiation & conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of Advanced Care Planning & legal decision making.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in transition services and discharge planning; Knowledge of computer applications (Netcare, Connect Care, MS Office). Experience with interRAI, AHS McMaster Case Management. Knowledge of Collaborative Care & experience working with interdisciplinary teams. Ability to advocate for clients and families. Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered.