Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic Transition Services team. This role involves comprehensive patient assessments, critical decision-making, and coordination of care across various healthcare settings. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your problem-solving skills to address complex patient needs while ensuring safety and well-being. With specialized training and support, you will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes and promoting health within the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and active registration with CRNA required.
• Five years of facility-based nursing experience, including geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electronic needs assessments and develop service plans for patients.
• Coordinate care delivery and liaise with healthcare providers.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

RAI Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on problem-solving in complex situations, and are open to change, this position may be of interest to you. This Transition Coordinator position is clinical consult-based and located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, where you will be part of a team of Transition Coordinators managing an assigned portfolio/inpatient unit(s), including Emergency. As a TC, you will assess patients’ needs considering their overall situation, including social determinants of health. Critical thinking and accurate interpretation of complex information from various sources are essential for clinical decision-making regarding appropriate continuing care options. The role involves comprehensive assessment, planning, coordination of care, and ongoing communication with healthcare providers across the continuum of care. Upon hire, you will receive specialized training to equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools. Major responsibilities include conducting electronic needs assessments, prioritizing urgency, developing service plans, coordinating service delivery, liaising with Continuing Care and community resources, and providing support to clients, families, and caregivers. The TC works within a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for referrals, documentation, participating in meetings, evaluating processes and outcomes, and engaging in professional development activities. Applicants should be aware of physical demands related to patient assessment and coordination.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide diverse nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, ensuring safety and well-being. You will utilize nursing processes, employing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, while also teaching, counseling, and advocating for patients and families. You will support an integrated, holistic approach to patient care, health promotion, and maintenance, providing safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care aligned with AHS values.

Note: Provisional Permit Holders will be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Once registered as a RN, pay will be adjusted according to applicable AHS/UNA agreements. This posting closes at 23:59 MT on the end date but may be filled earlier if a current employee expresses interest by 23:59 MT on the fifth day after posting. If no internal candidate applies, the vacancy will be filled through other processes. This posting may be used to fill multiple similar vacancies due to the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Additional details:

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Transition Services
• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-MAY-2025
• Start Date: 19-MAY-2025
• End Date: 01-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Salary Range: $39.21 - $51.46

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)
• For those not practicing in the last five years, completion of CRNA Medication Management and NextGenU Health Assessment courses is required

Additional Required Qualifications:

• At least five years of facility-based nursing experience, including geriatric care within the last three years
• At least two years of community nursing experience
• Strong time management, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with capacity to handle stress and physical demands

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Pathways, RAI Tools, and e-People, Connect Care
• Active Transition Coordinators with current certification may be preferred