Job Description

Your Opportunity:
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, thrive on problem-solving in complex situations, leading an independent team of experienced professionals and are open to change, this position may be of interest to you. The Assisted Living Alberta, (ALA), Transition and Integration Manager is responsible for Transition and Integration services in acute care and community locations within the Edmonton Zone.
Description:
Your team of Transition Coordinators are considered complex case managers and assess patients' needs in the context of the whole person including their life situation and social drivers of health. The successful candidate must demonstrate critical thinking and accurate interpretation of complex information from a variety of sources. These skills are essential to support professionals in the clinical decision-making required for the determination of appropriate continuing care facility options for individuals in the Edmonton Corridor. Managing this team includes removing barriers and creating partnerships to facilitate efficient and accurate assessment of individual's needs. This position liaises daily with Acute Care Program Manager, Unit Managers, Continuing Care Managers, Community Bed Hub Manager, and other community resources, providing information and support to Transition Coordinators clients, families, and caregivers. The Manager is accountable for complex case discussion and responsible for approving appropriateness of referrals. There is a strong focus on patient and family centered care, the development and monitoring of staff and material resources. Supporting staff individually and within teams is fundamental to this position. Strong communication skills facilitate the internal function of this role and promote and maintain essential external partnerships. The incumbent will provide strong leadership and mentoring to front-line staff, manage resource allocation within Transition Services, and participate in network/program area management processes and meetings.

Transition Company:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Manager

Union:

Exempt

Unit and Program:

Transition and Integration

Primary Location:

Seventh Street Plaza

Location Details:

As Per Location

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

23-OCT-2025

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, On Call

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$40.19

Maximum Salary:

$68.93

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Manages day-to-day operations of staff at the operations level monitoring the dynamic workload leveling & challenges. Fosters client centered care recognizes unique client situations & complexity of transition services in acute care, community & post-acute settings. Issues management & follow up on patient concerns. Ensuring services are delivered in accordance with legislation & AHL provincial policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols. Collaborates with staff to resolve complex client/family issues/risk. Reports issues to the Program Manager that impact/have the potential to impact, the network/program area/zone. Makes operational decisions within the area of responsibility based on clinical information, workload data and fiscal resources. Promotes internal and external partnerships enhancing effective communication related to areas of responsibility. Fosters an atmosphere conducive to encouraging & meeting staff development needs & student learning experiences. Monitors & documents staff attendance & performance. Provides constructive feedback while working with the staff to facilitate ongoing quality performance. Participate in the recruitment, identifying needs to facilitate/providing orientation for new hires.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health-related field required (Masters preferred). An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. A minimum of 10 years of clinical practice or health related experience required. Previous management experience in acute or continuing care is required. A vehicle is required. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), e-People/Recruitment Management System, and Personnel Scheduling (WFM) is required. Annual membership in good standing with an accredited professional association is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of community resources is an asset.