Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator to assess patients' needs and coordinate care across home living, supportive living and facility living settings. The RN will work within a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive transition plans for individuals and families.

This temporary F/T role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, active CRNA eligibility, and BCLS-HCP certification.

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

• Assess patients' needs and determinants of health across care settings.
• Coordinate service delivery across home living, supportive living, facility living and transition services.
• Provide comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Communicate with clients, families and care teams; document and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing education program

CRNA registration eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Pathways

InterRAI Tools

Connect Care

Meditech

e-People

Job description

Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. Continuing Care provides services through 5 main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. The Transition Coordinator (TC) is a clinical consult-based position. TCs assess patients' needs in the context of the person including their life situation and determinants of health. Critical thinking and accurate interpretation of complex information from a variety of sources are essential to the clinical decision-making required for the determination of appropriate continuing care living options. The role is highly complex and includes comprehensive assessment, planning and coordination of care, as well as ongoing communication with other health-care providers across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include completing comprehensive electronic needs assessments, determining urgency/priority, developing and implementing appropriate service plans, coordinating service delivery across programs/settings, liaising with Continuing Care staff and other community resources, providing information and support to clients, families, and caregivers. The TC works within a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals and is responsible for referral to other programs/services, appropriate documentation, participation in conferences and team meetings, process, and outcome evaluation and professional development activities. This assignment may be situated in an acute care setting & may involve placements at Westview, Leduc, or Devon facilities. Specific location assignments will be determined based on operational requirements.

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: Transition Services Team
• Primary Location: Bonaventure Gates
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Transition Services Team
• Primary Location: Bonaventure Gates
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of five years facility-based nursing experience including geriatric experience (obtained within the last three years) is required.A minimum of two years of experience within the community is required.Experience in home care, supportive living or facility living is required.Must be able to work independently within acute care settings, auxiliary hospitals, mental health facilities, and clients’ homes.Effective time management and prioritization skills are required.Conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required.Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills is required.Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessments to individuals within their physical and social environments is required.Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines.Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing, as well as repetitive movements.Must be able to lift and carry 10-15kg regularly.Must be able to participate in hands on care of patients (i.e.: transfers, bariatric clients, bending, twisting, walking distances).

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Pathways, InterRAI Tools, Connect Care, Meditech and e-People is preferred and an asset.

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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