Registered Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our dynamic team as an Oncology Nurse at the Central Alberta Cancer Center. In this pivotal role, you will provide compassionate and professional care to patients and their families, aligning with the organization's philosophy, objectives, and standards of care. Key Responsibilities: Comprehensive Patient Care: Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate personalized oncology nursing plans of care for patients, ensuring their unique needs are met with the highest level of attention. Work closely with all members of the healthcare team to deliver safe, and individualized care, fostering a collaborative environment. Adaptability and Certification: Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining multiple certifications as required. Clinical Expertise: Assist in medical, malignant hematology, and radiation clinics, administering high-risk systemic therapy medications to patients. Respond promptly to hypersensitivity reactions and patient events. Side Effect Management: Contribute to the effective management and treatment of side effects related to chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted, hormonal, and radiation therapy. Patient Support and Education: Provide essential patient education for symptom control, emotional well-being, rehabilitation, cancer prevention/detection, and engage in research activities to advance our oncology care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of cancer patients, thrive in a collaborative healthcare setting, and are dedicated to advancing oncology care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and be part of a community that is committed to excellence in cancer care.

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.

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 Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Clinical Proficiency (minimum 5 years). Recent experience in adult critical care, emergency, and/or ambulatory oncology. Ability to perform comprehensive critical care and internal medicine assessments. Certification and excellent skills in adult venipuncture, IV pump administration and management of central lines. Proficient in utilizing Connect Care and Netcare. Specialization in oncology preferred with experience in administering high-risk systemic therapy medications. Successful completion of de Souza OPREP Foundations Part 1 or equivalent. Communicate a keen interest and passion for oncology nursing. Exhibit strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate critical thinking abilities crucial for working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Staff must lift up to 30 lbs to assist patients during emergencies or systemic therapy. Physical strength and mobility is essential for CPR and emergency responses. The role may involve extended periods of standing, sitting, repetitive motions, and adherence to scheduled break times. While we strive to accommodate individual needs, significant resource modifications may disrupt workflows or compromise care. Meeting these requirements ensures safety and high standards of care at The Central Alberta Cancer Centre.

CNA Oncology certification regarded as an asset. Completion of de Souza OPREP Foundations Part 2 or Equivalent. Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (PSCB): Completion is preferred, emphasizing expertise in chemotherapy and biotherapy. Preference will be given to candidates with oncology experience or demonstrated efforts toward pursuing oncology education. Resumes should reflect genuine interest through relevant training, certifications, or experience.