Original job description
Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists to grow your skills and join a dynamic team within the new Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The 1.4-billion-dollar Arthur Child is the second largest Cancer Facility in North America and will be the leading health care facility, academic and research Centre providing cancer services for Calgary and Southern Alberta. Reporting to the Unit Manager of Inpatient Oncology & Intensive Palliative Care the Registered Nurse (RN) will work on unit 95/125; a 59 bed unit expanding over two floors. The RN will support patients that are under the care of Intensive Palliative Care /Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology teams. This is an amazing opportunity for the Registered Nurse to deliver state of the art patient care throughout the care continuum. Using advanced competency skills, the RN will be responsible for treatment modalities such as epidurals, central line care and access, delivery of systemic therapy, and radioactive iodine treatment within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team utilizing the Integrated Collaborative Practice model of CoACT. The RN will need to have strong clinical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize competing demands, good communication skills and work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the client care plans. Designed for the future of cancer care, the Arthur Child features a bright modern design and is equipped with innovative technologies that promote an integrated approach to research and optimizing care for our patients, families, and staff.
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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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 Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: ACCC PCU 95/125 Intensive Palliative Care & Oncology Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-DEC-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Acute care experience within the past 2 years. Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching, assisting with patient transfers and other duties related to patient care. Palliative/Oncology care experience (specific to dealing with change management and emotions of grief). Charge training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with the elements of CoACT and collaborative care. Palliative certification and/or experience. Oncology care experience within the last 5 years. Experience in medical/surgical inpatient care within the past 2 years. Experience with Connect Care. Experience in pain management including PCAs and Epidurals. Competent in CVC care, tube feeds, TNA, pleurex drains, trach care.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality nursing care to inpatient oncology and intensive palliative care patients, including administering systemic therapy and managing advanced treatment modalities such as epidurals and central lines. Develop and administer individualized care plans while educating, counseling, and advocating for patients and families in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an accredited nursing education program, be registered or eligible for a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. Required experience includes acute care within the past two years, palliative or oncology care, and charge training and experience; candidates must also be able to perform the physical duties of patient care.
Skills
- Nursing
- Oncology Care
- Palliative Care
- Acute Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritization
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Systemic Therapy Administration
- Central Venous Line Care
- Epidural Care
- Pain Management
- Patient Advocacy
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Cancer Care
- Oncology
- Intensive Palliative Care
- Acute Care
- Medical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Systemic Therapy
- Epidural
- Central Venous Line Care
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- CoACT
- Integrated Collaborative Practice
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- Charge Training
- Pain Management
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Connect Care
- Tube Feeding
- Total Nutrient Admixture
- PleurX Drains
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Transfers
- Interdisciplinary Team
