Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Join our Systemic Therapy Unit in providing excellent care for our Oncology patients and their families. If you are organized, efficient, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, you would be a valuable addition to our team. As an organization, we are committed to fostering a positive work environment and opportunities for professional development. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for: The safe delivery of chemotherapy and/or other supportive measures. Assisting with medical procedures. Assessment of the patient and review all relevant investigations prior, during, and at completion of treatment. Evaluation, communication, and documentation of outcomes of Nursing interventions on an electronic medical record and paper chart. Discharging of patients and appropriate teaching related to the discharge. Care of central lines, IVAD's, and PICC's. Continuing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation of education programs, research, and quality assurance activities.
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.
- Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Systemic Therapy Unit
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 17-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 27-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 9.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 24
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:Previous experience caring for Oncology patients undergoing Chemotherapy, Biotherapy, and Radiation Therapy (min 3 months) or enrollment/completed Oncology program is required, however experience in high acute areas such as Emergency or ICU will be considered. Recent acute nursing is required. Excellent IV skills. Ability to withstand physical demands of lifting, pulling, pushing, transferring, and transporting patients. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Certification in Theoretical Principles of Chemotherapy Administration. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is preferred. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team is essential. Demonstrated assessment and critical thinking skills are essential. Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
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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