Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager the Registered Nurse - AKC-N Patient Navigator is to implement, revise, and maintain a program designed to focus on navigating patients with chronic renal failure to renal replacement treatment options. In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) supports the organization of appointments and/or coordination of services including but not limited to dialysis services closer to home community, referrals for home dialysis, and referrals to other providers, services, and resources. The RN works to promote care continuity and the reduction of system fragmentation in the patient and family's chronic kidney disease journey. The RN triages new and returning patients and establishes a therapeutic relationship, providing a single point of contact to link the patient, health team, hospital, and community services, to support care coordination and continuity through key transition points along the kidney care continuum. The RN will work collaboratively to promote optimal dialysis starts and home modality treatment options. The RN is responsible for identifying and reviewing the clinical data necessary to support QI and research projects; Monitoring, inputting and reporting on QI outcomes and measures; ensuring adherence to QI indicators; monitoring of home dialysis patients and increasing the number of patients choosing home dialysis. The RN will employ comprehensive chart reviews to ensure safe patient transitions and support capacity planning of inpatients where necessary. The RN collaborates with patients to coordinate their dialysis needs. The RN will draw from a strong background in home dialysis and hemodialysis therapy to provide patient teaching. This position is based in the Patient Navigation office at the University of Alberta Hospital.
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:

Renal Flow Coordination, Alberta Kidney Care North

Primary Location:

U of A Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

27-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

16-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

20

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call

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:

Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Connect Care. Demonstrated excellent assessment, organizational, and patient care skills. Ability to make sound clinical assessments and ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and manage conflict efficiently. Ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands. Ability to sit for prolonged periods answering the phone, typing and completing computer work. Ability to walk/stand for a minimum of 30 min while speaking to patients and participating in rapid rounds. A minimum of 1 year Charge Nurse experience on a hemodialysis unit. Experience in Navigation of hemodialysis and/or home dialysis patients. Current N95 mask fit required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Nursing is preferred. CNA Nephrology certification is preferred. Experience in patient care coordination is preferred. Three years recent acute care/nephrology is preferred. A minimum of 2 years hemodialysis and/or peritoneal/home dialysis within the last 4 years is preferred. Experience in Chronic Disease management is preferred.