Original job description
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The 5F4 unit is a fast-paced Hematology/Oncology unit within the Medicine Program, specializing in hematological oncology care. The team offers comprehensive training, including advanced chemotherapy administration (OPREP and Beacon) and charge nurse duties. The unit fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, helping new staff navigate their learning and transition smoothly. Due to the dynamic nature of the unit, there is a significant volume of diagnostic transfers, along with frequent transfusion support and chemotherapy administration. Ideal candidates will bring a positive attitude, a strong willingness to learn, and the energy to provide exceptional patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. For further information, please contact F and G Pod Unit Managers - UAHMedicineFandGPodUnitManagers@ahs.ca
Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the organization's shared vision and values.
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Unit 5F4 Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 10-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Must be able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy unit. In this position, you will be on your feed for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients up to 50 lbs. You will also be required to bend, lift, push and pull equipment. Criminal records check with vulnerable sector search within the last 90 days is required for all external applicants.
Preferred Qualifications:
Compassionate, detail-oriented nurse with recent acute care experience and a strong interest in Hematology/Oncology. OPREP and Chemotherapy Training completed. Demonstrates strong assessment, organizational, communication, critical thinking, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment. A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care as part of an interprofessional team on a fast-paced hematology/oncology unit. Apply nursing processes and sound clinical judgment while supporting chemotherapy administration, transfusions, patient transfers, and other unit care needs.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification. They must be able to work to their full scope of practice in a physically demanding, fast-paced unit; recent acute care experience and completed OPREP and chemotherapy training are preferred.
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Hematology/Oncology Nursing
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Transfusion Support
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Patient Transport and Positioning
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Hematology/Oncology
- Acute Care
- Chemotherapy Administration
- OPREP
- Beacon
- Transfusion Support
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Health Care Team
- Nursing Processes
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CLHA Registration
- Patient Transfers
- Patient Lifting and Positioning
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
