Registered Nurse - System Navigator
- Banff, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience in acute care, community care, continuing care, or care coordination.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The System Navigator plays a key role in supporting safe, timely and coordinated transitions from hospital to home and community-base care. Working collaboratively across acute care, primary care, community agencies, social services, continuing care, and other health care providers, the Systems Navigator identifies barrier to care transitions, facilitates access to resources, and promotes integrated, patient-centered care. This position is responsible for improving patient outcomes by enhancing coordination across the healthcare continuum, reducing avoidable hospital stays and readmissions, and ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The Systems Navigator serves as a bridge between healthcare providers, patients, families, and community partners to support sustainable care plans and strengthen system capacity.
Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience in acute care, community care, continuing care, or care coordination. Comprehensive understanding of Alberta's healthcare system and community support services. Strong knowledge of discharge planning and transition-of-care processes. Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills. Advanced communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution abilities. Ability to assess complex situations and develop creative, practical solutions. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to influence and lead without direct authority. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and healthcare information systems. Commitment to Covenant Health's Mission, Vision, Values, and Person-Centred Care philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant graduate-level education in healthcare leadership, health administration, or community development is considered an asset. Experience in discharge planning, case management, system navigation, or community development preferred. Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams and external community it is vast and partners.
The System Navigator plays a key role in supporting safe, timely and coordinated transitions from hospital to home and community-base care. Working collaboratively across acute care, primary care, community agencies, social services, continuing care, and other health care providers, the Systems Navigator identifies barrier to care transitions, facilitates access to resources, and promotes integrated, patient-centered care. This position is responsible for improving patient outcomes by enhancing coordination across the healthcare continuum, reducing avoidable hospital stays and readmissions, and ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The Systems Navigator serves as a bridge between healthcare providers, patients, families, and community partners to support sustainable care plans and strengthen system capacity.
Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.
- Classification:
- Registered Nurse
- Union:
- COV UNA
- Unit and Program:
- Site Administration
- Primary Location:
- Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
- Location Details:
- Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site:
- At (UNA only)
- FTE:
- 0.80
- Posting End Date:
- 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 16-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 6
- Shifts per cycle:
- 23
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Weekends
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $44.56
- Maximum Salary:
- $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience in acute care, community care, continuing care, or care coordination. Comprehensive understanding of Alberta's healthcare system and community support services. Strong knowledge of discharge planning and transition-of-care processes. Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills. Advanced communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution abilities. Ability to assess complex situations and develop creative, practical solutions. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to influence and lead without direct authority. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and healthcare information systems. Commitment to Covenant Health's Mission, Vision, Values, and Person-Centred Care philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant graduate-level education in healthcare leadership, health administration, or community development is considered an asset. Experience in discharge planning, case management, system navigation, or community development preferred. Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams and external community it is vast and partners.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate safe, timely transitions from hospital to home and community care by identifying barriers, connecting patients with resources, and collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners. Provide nursing assessments and interventions, coordinate care planning and discharge education, monitor treatment outcomes, and advocate for patients and families.
Requirements
Requires graduation from a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent, active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C, and at least five years of relevant healthcare experience. Candidates must understand Alberta’s healthcare system and transition-of-care processes, demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and healthcare information systems.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- System Navigation
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family Education
- Transition-Of-Care Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College Of Registered Nurses Of Alberta
- Basic Life Support
- Healthcare Provider Level C
- Health Assessment Certification
- Nursing Assessments
- Nursing Interventions
- Care Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Transition Of Care
- System Navigation
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Community Care
- Acute Care
- Continuing Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Teams
- Community Support Services
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Healthcare Information Systems
- Alberta Healthcare System
- Covenant Health