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The Central Access and Triage (CAT) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing leadership & oversight to the central referrals office. The role has many administrative components with direct patient care being limited. The RN reviews incoming patient referrals, assesses urgency, appropriateness and assists with triaging referrals to specific surgeons based on patient need. The RN acts as a liaison between the central access office and other stakeholders, such as, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Primary Care Physicians and other referral agents to facilitate the referral process. The Triage RN assists with triaging & processing incoming/outgoing referrals for 16 Surgeons within 4 clinics (Hand, Cast, Hip & Knee, General Orthopedic), monitors both appointment work queues and surgeons wait-times to ensure wait times to referrals are assigned appropriately. The RN conducts bi-weekly audit reviews and provides monthly waitlist statistics to designated Physician leads and Unit Manager. This self-directed position functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Surgeons, RN case managers and medical office assistants (MOA’s) in delivery of care. In collaboration with the nurse clinician and nurse educator, the triage RN reviews clinics policies and procedures, updating and archiving as appropriate. The RN will monitor clinic in basket pool for messages, online RightFax for incoming documents/referral not received by the clinic to ensure items are actioned in the fax folder. The RN is required to be onsite full-time (Monday – Friday) and help fulfill the Nurse Clinician duties whenever the clinician is absent. The RN will be expected to assist case managers, Ortho Techs and LPN’s, as needed.

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.