Your Opportunity:

The GI Oncology Clinic RN practices in an ambulatory setting, integrating knowledge of GI cancer pathophysiology, disease progression, and symptoms to provide safe, evidence based care for patients and families. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates best practice interventions and other clinical activities for individuals with colorectal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, gastric, and related malignancies across the cancer continuum. The RN identifies and assesses physical, psychological, sociological, and spiritual needs, recognizing the complex symptoms common in GI cancers. The RN conducts focused and holistic assessments, interprets clinical information, and collaborates with oncologists and interprofessional team members to develop and revise person centered care plans. Referrals are facilitated to ensure timely, coordinated responses to patient and family needs. A key responsibility is early recognition and management of priority situations, including oncologic emergencies such as bowel obstruction, severe dehydration, or sepsis, ensuring that urgent issues are triaged and escalated efficiently. The RN applies oncology knowledge and technical skills for assessment, establishes and documents nursing care, and prioritizes teaching, supporting, informing, and advocating for patients and families. The RN supports clinical research, participates in quality assurance activities, and may contribute to unit or program committees and initiatives. Leadership is demonstrated through acting as a resource, preceptor, or mentor, consistent with oncology nursing practice standards. The RN maintains required certifications, engages in ongoing professional education, and participates in staff and patient teaching. This is a multi site position commencing at the CCI with work at CCI and satellite clinics as required.

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.