Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Rehabilitation Navigator navigates patients to timely access of inpatient rehabilitation at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and plays an integral role in coordinating discharge plans. This highly complex role includes receiving and assessing incoming consults and referrals while having direct contact with referring partners, collaborating with various Glenrose multidisciplinary team members, and utilizing information sources. Once it is confirmed that the referred patient meets admission criteria for inpatient rehabilitation, admissions are coordinated with upcoming discharges. This requires critical thinking and accurate interpretation of complex information as well as a comprehensive understanding of waitlists, the impact of patient flow across the Edmonton zone and the collaboration with community partners and the Glenrose multidisciplinary team members to prioritize admissions accordingly. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Rehabilitation Navigator plays a key role in team and family conferences and ensuring that discharge planning remains on track. The Rehabilitation Navigators must complete appropriate referrals to other programs/services, appropriate documentation, process and outcome evaluation and professional development activities. Major responsibilities of the Rehabilitation Navigator include completing comprehensive electronic assessments, determining priority, implementing appropriate services plans, liaising with continuing care, IOC, and RAAPID, and providing information and support to clients, families, and caregivers to facilitate safe discharges efficiently and effectively.
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

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

ESSC Care Mngt-EDM - Rehabilitation Navigator

Primary Location:

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

05-JAN-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

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 past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of five years acute care or rehabilitation nursing experience (within the last 3 years) is required. Successfully completed training and currently completing RAI exams and using Pathways is required. Strong computer skills with proficiency in using Connect Care, Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-People is required as well as ability to complete computer work for multiple hours at a time. Effective time management, conflict resolution and strong communication skills required. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting and standing with repetitive movements. Must be able to carry 5-15lbs regularly. Must have the physical ability to make frequent visits to nursing units across the site. Must be able to assist with patient mobility as required for assessments. Must be willing to work with all caseloads within team which may include the following patient populations adult stroke, adult spinal cord injury and general neurology, adult brain injury, adult orthopedics/msk, specialized geriatrics, geriatric psychiatric and cognitive behavioral geriatrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in home care, supportive living, facility living, bed management or transition services is preferred (with transition services orientation completed). A min of one year exp as a Transition Coordination is req. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, processes, changing assignments, and time sensitive deadlines. Must be able to problem solve, demonstrate critical thinking skills, work well as an individual, and in a multidisciplinary team setting.