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The Central Access and Triage (CAT) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing leadership & oversight to the referrals office central referrals office. The RN reviews incoming patient referrals, assess urgency and appropriateness, assists with triaging patients to specific physicians based on patient need. The RN acts as a liaison between the central access office, department of Orthopedic Surgery and Primary Care Physicians and referral agents to facilitate the referral process. The Triage Nurse assist with triaging & processing incoming/outgoing referrals for 16 Surgeons in 4 clinics (Hand, Cast, Hip & Knee, General Orthopedic), monitors both appointment work queues and surgeons wait-times to ensure wait times to referrals are assigned to appropriately. The RN will conduct monthly audit reviews and provide monthly waitlist statistics to both Physician leads of Hand and Unit manager. This self-directed position functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with the Surgeons, RN case managers and medical office assistants (MOA’s) in delivery of care. In consultation with the nurse clinician and nurse educator the triage RN will review clinics policies and procedures, updating and archiving as appropriate. The RN will also monitor clinic in basket pool for messages, online RightFax for incoming documents/referral not received by the clinic to ensure items are actioned in the fax folder. The Triage RN is required to be onsite fulltime and fulfill the Nurse Clinician role whenever the clinician is absent.

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.