Original 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 Registered Nurse - 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. If this reflects the kind of contribution you’re looking to make, we encourage you to apply.
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 $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 (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Transition Services Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality nursing care and comprehensive assessments for patients and families, using clinical judgment to support their well-being and care decisions. Coordinate transitions across care settings, collaborate on care plans, and educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least five years of experience in good standing with CRNA. Candidates must have experience with comprehensive assessments, collaborative care planning, patient- and family-centered care, and complex discharge management; a nursing bachelor's degree and experience in home and community care or transition services are preferred.
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Concurrent Care Planning
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Complex Discharge Management
- Collaborative Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family Education
- Difficult Conversations
- Stress Management
- Transition Services
- Hands-On Patient Care
- Geriatric and Palliative Care
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- CRNA
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Comprehensive Assessment
- Physical and Social Environments
- Collaborative Practice
- Concurrent Care Planning
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Complex Discharge Management
- Transition Services
- Home and Community Care
- Case Management
- RAI HC
- interRAI Contact Assessment
- Assisted Living
- Geriatric Care
- Palliative Care
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Process
- Care Coordination
