Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) in Edmonton is seeking Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to join one of Canada's leading cancer centres and play a key role in advancing patient-centered oncology care. Working within a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, NPs are empowered to practice to their full scope, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, symptom management, and follow-up care for patients and families throughout the cancer journey. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized oncology specialists in a progressive academic environment that values innovation, evidence-informed practice, and continuous learning. NPs at the CCI enjoy a high degree of clinical autonomy while contributing to program development, quality improvement initiatives, patient and staff education, research, and the ongoing evolution of cancer care delivery across Northern Alberta. Successful candidates will bring strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, leadership, and relationship-building skills, along with a passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Whether supporting patients in ambulatory oncology clinics, acute oncology care, or specialized cancer programs, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and system transformation. The CCI offers a supportive, team-oriented culture, opportunities for professional growth and mentorship, and access to leading-edge cancer treatments and technologies. This position features predominantly day shifts, protected administrative time, and the ability to build a rewarding advanced practice career within a world-class oncology program. Relocation reimbursement may be available in accordance with organizational policy. There are 3 positions available.
Description:
As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/
Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Nurse Practitioner Union: AUNP Unit and Program: Outpatient Oncology Clinics Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 07-DEC-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 01-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $68.56 Maximum Salary: $80.20 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Nursing experience in Oncology, Acute Care or related areas of practice. Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, including oncologists and other specialized multidisciplinary roles. Ability to promote and adapt to change processes. Professional written and verbal communication skills in clinical setting. Demonstrated excellence in patient and family centered care. Training, mentorship, and transition support are available for qualified Nurse Practitioners considering entry to oncology practice. Nurse Practitioner students nearing completion of an approved program are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification, training or credentialing in Oncology nursing.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive oncology care, including assessment, diagnosis, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, prescribing, procedures, symptom management, and follow-up. Contribute to leadership, education, research, quality improvement, program development, and improvements to healthcare systems.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an approved Nurse Practitioner program with at least a master's degree, hold active Nurse Practitioner registration with the CRNA, and have current BCLS-HCP certification. Oncology, acute care, or related nursing experience and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are required; oncology certification or training is preferred.
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Symptom Management
- Diagnostic Test Interpretation
- Prescribing Treatment
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Oncology Nursing
- Quality Improvement
- Patient and Staff Education
- Research
Benefits
- Protected Administrative Time
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Mentorship
- Transition Support
- Relocation Reimbursement May Be Available
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Science & Research
- Education
Keywords
- Nurse Practitioner
- Oncology
- Outpatient Clinics
- Cross Cancer Institute
- Cancer Care
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Clinical Practice
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment Planning
- Prescribing
- Symptom Management
- Follow-Up Care
- Acute Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Program Development
- Patient Education
- Staff Education
- Research
- Health Systems
- CRNA Registration
- BCLS-HCP
- Oncology Nursing
