Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an experienced RN Transition Coordinator in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. The role focuses on guiding patients and families through complex care transitions, using a holistic, evidence-based approach.

You will provide leadership in integrated care planning, health promotion, and safe, quality patient-centered care while adapting to priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA or equivalent.
• Five or more years’ experience in good standing with CRNA and experience with complex discharge management.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and patient advocacy across care settings.
• Lead collaborative discharge planning and PFCC initiatives.
• Support transitions for patients and families navigating care decisions.

Skills

Nursing

PFCC

Discharge planning

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN/Bachelor’s preferred

Job description

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: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Assisted Living Alberta
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• 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
• 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: Not Applicable

• 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
• 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.

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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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