Registered Nurse
- Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Symptom Control and Palliative Care
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 23-FEB-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-MAR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 07-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 24
- Shift Pattern: Days. Weekdays
- 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:Greater than 2 years of oncology experience and/or training within the past 5 years. (Students with preceptorship or practicum experience in acute care will be considered equivalent). Experience with Peripheral Venous Access Devices and Central Venous Access Devices. Wound care experience required. Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching above shoulder, and able to lift a minimum of 12kg. Must be able to assist with safe patient transfers and other duties related to patient care. International nursing candidates with Oncology care experience in the last 6 months will be considered. Oncology care is defined as experience and/or training on an inpatient medical or surgical oncology unit or outpatient clinic performing patient assessments, interventions, administering intravenous and oral medications, and providing patient education. Proficient written and verbal communication skills for safe patient/family care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Must be competent in providing care to patients newly diagnosed through the continuum of end of life.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with elements of CoAct and collaborative care. Palliative certification and/or experience. Experience with Clinical Trials. Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in professional growth. Experience with Connect Care. Experience in administering systemic treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy).
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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