Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Edmonton Zone Stroke Program is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team as a Stroke Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing stroke care across the continuum - from acute response to rehabilitation and community reintegration - within one of Canada's leading comprehensive stroke systems As a Stroke Coordinator, you will support the ongoing coordination, implementation, and evaluation of stroke services across the Edmonton Zone. Working closely with the Zone Stroke Leadership Team, clinical partners, and front-line staff, you will contribute to initiatives that strengthen clinical excellence, enhance patient experience, and improve outcomes for individuals affected by stroke. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and monitor stroke services across the zone to ensure alignment with the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations and Alberta Health Services standards. Support the implementation and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives related to stroke care delivery. Facilitate communication and collaboration between stroke sites, programs, and multidisciplinary teams. Contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform program evaluation and service planning. Participate in education and training initiatives that promote best practices and interprofessional learning. Act as a resource and liaison for staff, patients, and families to support consistent and coordinated stroke care.
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.

Classification:

Registered Nurse (2022.75)

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Stroke Program Edmonton Zone

Primary Location:

Aberhart Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.50

Posting End Date:

03-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

13-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

5

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A degree in a regulated health profession (e.g., Nursing, Allied Health) and active registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college. Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical or coordination experience in stroke, neuroscience, or related healthcare areas. Demonstrated knowledge of acute stroke systems, rehabilitation, and secondary prevention pathways. Proven skills in quality improvement, data interpretation, and project coordination. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AHS information systems is an asset.