Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a patient Flow Coordinator you will be primarily responsible for the promotion and facilitation of optimal patient flow for the site on a day-to-day basis. You will: Report to the Site Manager and work collaboratively with Bed Placement, Unit Clinicians & Physicians to ensure patients are placed in the most appropriate care settings in a timely manner while balancing workload across the site. Collaborate with RAAPID and other within zone & out of zone contacts regarding patient transfers to & from the ACH. Verify & monitor capacity related data and support the site in ongoing quality improvement initiatives related to capacity and patient flow. Lead site-wide initiatives that impact patient flow, patient safety & workplace health & safety. You will support Bed Placement staff & have oversight of day-to-day operations, identifying critical situations, providing guidance in relation to capacity management. The successful incumbent will demonstrate the following competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team. Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution & problem-solving skills. Excellent time management, organization, & prioritization skills. Strong understanding of the continuum of care & resources available. Actively integrate patient & family-centered care principles into practice. Proven track record in taking initiative in the workplace. Ability to work in a high stress environment. Adaptability & flexibility within a rapidly changing environment and competing demands. Work independently & utilize reasoning, experience and resources to support patient flow decisions
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.
Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Bed Placement Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:
Minimum 5 years within the last 7 years of pediatric experience in a tertiary hospital setting including surgical and medical care provision. Bachelor of Nursing required. Combination of experience and education will be considered. Either formal or informal leadership experience. Experience with Connect Care. Physical ability to complete in person rounds through patient care spaces. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Minimum 3 years Charge RN experience in a tertiary pediatric hospital setting within the last 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with quality improvement, project management and change management. Experience with collecting, analyzing and synthesizing data.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate patient flow and placement across the site, balancing capacity and workload while collaborating with clinicians, physicians, bed placement staff, and transfer contacts. Oversee day-to-day bed placement operations, guide capacity decisions, monitor related data, and lead initiatives supporting patient safety and quality improvement.
Requirements
Requires an accredited nursing education, active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP certification, and a Bachelor of Nursing. Applicants need substantial tertiary pediatric hospital experience, including at least three years of recent Charge RN experience, leadership experience, and Connect Care experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Capacity Management
- Pediatric Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Leadership
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Quality Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Change Management
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Patient Flow
- Bed Placement
- Capacity Management
- Pediatric Nursing
- Tertiary Hospital
- Surgical Care
- Medical Care
- CRNA Registration
- Practice Permit
- BCLS-HCP
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Charge RN
- Connect Care
- Patient Transfers
- Quality Improvement
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Patient Safety
- Workplace Health And Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
