Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Community Transition Team (CTT) Nurse is responsible for identifying and facilitating discharge planning for clients that require additional supports for successful discharge. This position uses a patient centered care approach to assist identifying the patient's/family's support network's goal for transition, in collaboration with the inter-professional team members, aiming for a mutually agreeable plan for transition. The CTT RN plays an integral role in identifying barriers to discharge, and working with the healthcare team to develop, communicate and implement discharge plans. The CTT RN must have excellent knowledge of Acute Care and Continuing Care patient flow as well as Community resources. The position influences the quality of care delivered to clients in Integrated Home Care through evidence-based practice, and supporting knowledge and understanding of discharge planning to interdisciplinary team members. Work is achieved through communication and collaboration within the teams.
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.

Transition Company:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Seniors Health Transition Services

Primary Location:

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

06-OCT-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

17-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

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 Psychiatric 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 - Experience on Community Transition Team OR 3-5 years in Integrated Home Care. Program OR 3-5 years in Medical, Surgical or Geriatric nursing role. Demonstrates the ability to build relationships and collaborate with staff from various backgrounds. Demonstrates strong leadership in role focused work, strong organizational skills, effective communication and strong computer skills. Awareness of Home Care services available to clients in South zone. Awareness of Assisted Living Alberta policy and process related to Living options. Demonstrates the Assisted Living Alberta Mission and Values in daily interactions with our teams and Clients. Ability to perform all assigned tasks and direct clinical care including but not limited to: Constant adjustment of position (sit/stand) throughout the shift. Physical exertion including bending/walking /sitting or standing for long periods of time. Keyboarding/mousing documentations for prolonged periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. Connect Care experience preferred. Additional education, advanced skills, and clinical preparation across the Seniors Health spectrum (Home Care, Long Term Care, Access Center, Palliative Care and Specialty Geriatric Areas) strongly preferred.