Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We're looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to take on a key role as Transition Coordinator with our Alternative Level of Care (ALC) Transition and Integration team in Athabasca. Based at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre, you'll be a vital guide for clients and families as they move from acute care to home, continuing care, or other community services - helping them navigate the system with confidence and compassion. Drawing on your expertise in both home and acute care, you'll coordinate referrals, plan discharges, and strengthen transitions that reduce admissions, ease delays, and improve the overall client experience. To help you thrive, we offer structured training, a comprehensive orientation, and ongoing mentorship. We'll do everything we can to support your success and help you feel at home in your new role and community. And when the day's work is done, Athabasca's lakes, trails, and natural beauty offer the perfect backdrop for a balanced lifestyle. If you're ready to do meaningful work in a supportive environment, we'd love to welcome you to the team.
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:

Community Support Team

Primary Location:

Athabasca Healthcare Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

22-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

27-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

19

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

3 to 5 years professional experience that includes both home care and acute care nursing. Experience navigating the healthcare system and community resources. Negotiation & conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of Advanced Care Planning & legal decision making.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in transition services and discharge planning; Knowledge of computer applications (Netcare, Connect Care, MS Office). Experience with interRAI, AHS McMaster Case Management. Knowledge of Collaborative Care & experience working with interdisciplinary teams. Ability to advocate for clients and families. Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered.