Job Description

Your Opportunity:
AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well & independent in their homes and communities. For more information, visit https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/about/Page13457.aspx. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services & Palliative Care. The Transition Coordinator - Complex (TC-Complex) is a clinical consult-based position. TCs assess patients\' needs in the context of the whole person including their life situation & determinants of health. Critical thinking & accurate interpretation of complex information from a variety of sources are essential to the clinical decision-making required for the determination of appropriate continuing care living options. The role of the TC is highly complex and includes comprehensive assessment, planning and coordination of care, as well as ongoing communication with other health-care providers across the continuum of care. Major responsibilities include completing a summary based on the Most Responsible TC\'s comprehensive electronic needs assessments, determining urgency/priority, developing & implementing appropriate service plans, coordinating service delivery across programs/settings, liaising with Continuing Care staff & other community resources, providing information & support to clients, families, & caregivers. The TC works within a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals & is responsible for appropriate referral to other programs/services, appropriate documentation, provides guidance in Complex case review conferences & team meetings, the complex review & recommendation process, & outcome evaluation & professional development activities. This position will be required to see complex clients in person within acute & community settings across the Edmonton Zone.
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 shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Transitions Services
• Primary Location: Bonaventure Gates
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JUL-2024
• Temporary End Date: 02-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0) Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum of five years Transition Coordinator experience in acute and community. A minimum of two years of experience within the community. Experience in home care, supportive living or facility living. Must lead and participate in multiprofessional rounds. Must work independently within acute and community settings and in a team environment. Effective time management and prioritization skills. Conflict resolution and strong communication skills. Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to assess clients in person, irrespective of location and environment. Demonstrated ability to review, articulate questions to gather missing details, and provide feedback on comprehensive assessments completed by other Transition Coordinators. Must provide feedback verbally 1:1, to multiprofessional team in rounds, and write clear recommendations in the EMR. Must cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines. Must tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Pathways, RAI Tools, Connect Care, Meditech and e-People is preferred and an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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