Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expense reimbursement

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Medicine Hat is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as a Transition Coordinator, guiding patients and families through care decisions and transitions. You will integrate information from multiple sources to move patients safely to the right place of care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This RN role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, leadership in coordinating across teams, and problem-solving as needs evolve.

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.
• 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, lift and carry 10-15 lbs, and regularly 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).
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (RN).
• Two or more years’ experience within Home and Community Care (Case Management), including Transition Services.
• Trained in RAI HC and interRAI Contact Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations while ensuring safety and well-being.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making; teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Lead in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance.
• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care aligned with shared vision and values.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Many experienced Registered Nurses (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

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Assisted Living Alberta Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-MAR-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: 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 in RAI HC and interRAI Contact Assessment. Experience in a CCH (Type A, B, or C) environment. Training in Specialty geriatric or palliative care.