Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Associate Manager of the Ambulatory Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Department at the state-of-the-art Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta, the Registered Nurse (RN) collaborates with the interdisciplinary BMT team and program stakeholders to provide safe, ethical, evidence-based and patient-centred care to adults referred to the southern Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program (ABMTP). Utilizing highly specialized cellular therapy knowledge, technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and sound clinical judgment, the RN applies the nursing process in the delivery of care for complex patient populations including allogeneic transplant recipients and donors, autologous transplant recipients, and CAR-T therapy recipients. In accordance with Health Canada tissue donation regulations and ABMTP policies, procedures, and guidelines, the RN is responsible for coordinating care for transplant recipients and donors from referral through admission for transplant; providing education to patients and families regarding cellular therapies, transplantation, bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell collection, anticipated treatment side effects, symptom management, and rehabilitation; providing emotional support and advocating for patients and families throughout the pre-transplant process; facilitating referrals to program stakeholders and community resources; coordinating HLA typing and reviewing international donor searches for potential allogeneic transplant recipients; collaborating with the Clinical Research team to support patients receiving cellular therapy through research protocols; and performing other duties as assigned. As the post-transplant components of the BMT Clinics are closely integrated with pre-transplant care, there may be a requirement to reassign duties between the two services.
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: BMT Coordination Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-SEP-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings 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:
Baccalaureate in Nursing required. Minimum 2 years' experience in an adult oncology or transplant setting. Clinical expertise in patient care coordination within an accredited transplant program. Able to navigate complex case management with the coordination of multiple aspects of a patient’s care journey for numerous patients at one time. Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Clear demonstration of autonomy and skills in extensive learning through multiple modalities including self-drive, educator and peer supported approaches. Be self-directed and exercise independent decision making, sound nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Strong time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Exhibit leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching/teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Experience with and ability to manage change and adapt to new workflows. Clear demonstration and commitment to professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience in the Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program (ABMTP). Adult, ambulatory BMT Clinic experience preferred. IV and Chemotherapy certifications as asset. Master's degree preferred. Ability to facilitate change management. Leadership, communication, project management, AIW and change management courses or certifications. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Express and electronic medical records (Connect Care, Alberta NetCare).
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Responsibilities
Coordinate care for adult transplant patients and donors from referral through transplant admission, including education, emotional support, advocacy, referrals, HLA typing, and donor searches. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary BMT and clinical research teams to provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care and support cellular therapy research protocols.
Requirements
Requires an accredited nursing education, a nursing baccalaureate, active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least two years of adult oncology or transplant experience. Candidates must demonstrate transplant care coordination expertise, strong clinical judgment, communication, leadership, prioritization, adaptability, and independent decision-making skills.
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Oncology Nursing
- Transplant Care
- Cellular Therapy
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Case Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Leadership
- Change Management
- HLA Typing
- Chemotherapy
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- BCLS-HCP
- Adult Oncology
- Blood and Marrow Transplant
- ABMTP
- Cellular Therapy
- Allogeneic Transplant
- Autologous Transplant
- CAR-T Therapy
- Bone Marrow Collection
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection
- HLA Typing
- Donor Search
- Patient Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Clinical Research
- Chemotherapy Certification
- IV Certification
- Connect Care
- Alberta NetCare
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Express
- Evidence-Based Care
- Patient-Centred Care
- Symptom Management
- Change Management
- Rehabilitation
