Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Are you interested in using your specialized skills to support Albertan’s living with cancer? Do you have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn? An exciting opportunity exists to grow your skills and join a dynamic team within the Cross Cancer Institute.The CCI is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient Symptom Control & Pain Management team. The successful candidate will have experience and an understanding that a palliative approach starts early in the illness trajectory of a progressive life-limiting illness. Using advanced competency skills in cancer related symptom assessment, the RN implements patient care interventions such as medication administration, PVAD/CVAD care, wound care, etc to achieve patient centered goals. In addition, the RN is a strong advocate and ensures patient dignity by facilitating expression of needs, hopes, feelings and concerns in providing and planning palliative care, The RN will have proven clinical thinking skills, an ability to prioritize competing demands, work independently and to provide a holistic multi-disciplinary team approach that is patient and family focused, and aligns with their priorities, values and choices in the provision of care. The RN builds this relationship using the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Nurses’ Palliative Care and the CANO standards of practice. CCI provides comprehensive cancer services for Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Our passionate medical teams, staff and volunteers strive to deliver compassionate and advanced care, making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. As a leadership team, we value and support a culture of continuous learning and service improvement. In joining our progressive team, the RN will be open to providing and receiving constructive mentorship and to coaching opportunities.

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 (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Symptom Control & Palliative Care Clinic Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 14-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days 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:

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).