Registered Nurse - Transitions Coordinator
Your Opportunity:
AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well & independent in their homes & communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/about/Page13457.aspx. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services & Palliative Care. The Registered Nurse - Transition Coordinator (TC) is a clinical consult-based position. TCs assess patients’ needs in the context of the whole person including their life situation & determinants of health. Critical thinking & 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 of the TC is highly complex & includes comprehensive assessment, planning & coordination of care, as well as ongoing communication with other health-care providers across the continuum of care. Major responsibilities include: completing comprehensive electronic needs assessments, determining urgency/priority, developing & implementing appropriate service plans, coordinating service delivery across programs/settings, liaising with Continuing Care staff & other community resources, providing information & support to clients, families, & caregivers. The TC works within a multidisciplinary team of health professionals & is responsible for appropriate referral to other programs/services, appropriate documentation, participation in conferences & team meetings, process, & outcome evaluation & 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 of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Transition Services
- Primary Location: Bonaventure Gates
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-JUN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 15-MAY-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: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
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 ePeople is preferred and an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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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