Registered Nurse

Job title: Registered Nurse

Job description: Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse – Rehabilitation Navigator on the Transition Services team navigates patients to timely access of inpatient rehabilitation at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and plays an integral role in coordinating discharge plans. This highly complex role includes receiving and assessing incoming consults and referrals while having direct contact with referring partners, collaborating with various Glenrose multidisciplinary team members, and utilizing information sources. Once it is confirmed that the referred patient meets admission criteria for inpatient rehabilitation, admissions are coordinated with upcoming discharges. This requires critical thinking and accurate interpretation of complex information as well as a comprehensive understanding of waitlists, the impact of patient flow across the Edmonton zone and the collaboration with community partners and the Glenrose multidisciplinary team members to prioritize admissions accordingly. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Rehabilitation Navigator plays a key role in team and family conferences and ensuring that discharge planning remains on track. The Rehabilitation Navigators must complete appropriate referrals to other programs/services, appropriate documentation, process and outcome evaluation and professional development activities. Major responsibilities of the Rehabilitation Navigator include completing comprehensive electronic assessments, determining priority, implementing appropriate services plans, liaising with continuing care, IOC, and RAAPID, and providing information and support to clients, families, and caregivers to facilitate safe discharges efficiently and effectively.

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: Rehabilitation Navigation
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 22-JAN-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 01-FEB-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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). 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:

A minimum of five years acute care or rehabilitation nursing experience (within the last 3 years) is required. Successfully completed training and currently completing RAI exams, and using Pathways is required. Strong computer skills with proficiency in using Connect Care, Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-People is required as well as ability to complete computer work for multiple hours at a time. Effective time management, conflict resolution and strong communication skills required. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting and standing with repetitive movements. Must be able to carry 5-15lbs regularly. Must have the physical ability to make frequent visits to nursing units across the site. Must be able to assist with patient mobility as required for assessments. Must be willing to work with any and all caseloads within team which may include the following patient populations adult stroke, adult spinal cord injury and general neurology, adult brain injury, adult orthopedics/msk, specialized geriatrics, geriatric psychiatric and cognitive behavioral geriatrics. A minimum of one year experience as a Transition Coordination is required. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities and processes, and changing assignments, and time sensitive deadlines. Must be able to problem solve, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and work well as an individual and in a multidisciplinary team setting. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in home care, supportive living, facility living, or transition services is preferred.

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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