Original job description
Your Opportunity:
In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Cancer Center Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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:
Clinical Proficiency: Recent hands-on experience in adult critical care, emergency, and/or ambulatory oncology. Proficient in conducting strong adult critical care and internal medicine assessments. Possess certification and excellent skills in adult venipuncture and IV administration. Technical Competence: Familiarity and certification in the operation of IV infusion pumps, port-a-caths, central venous lines, and home infusion pumps. Proficient in utilizing Connect Care and Netcare, with a demonstrated ability to chart and navigate within an electronic medical record system. Oncology Focus: Registered Nurse (RN) license with a specialization in oncology preferred. Completion of specialized training in administering high-risk systemic therapy medications. Successful completion of de Souza OPREP Foundations Part 1 or equivalent. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate a keen interest and passion for oncology nursing. Exhibit strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Showcase critical thinking abilities crucial for working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Elevate your career in oncology nursing by showcasing a blend of your educational background, hands-on experience, technical proficiency, and unique skillset to our dynamic team, thus enhancing your candidacy through a commitment to ongoing education, specialized certifications, and leadership in the field of oncology nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: B.Sc.N or B.N, reflecting a commitment to advanced nursing education. Certifications: Canadian Oncology Nursing Certificate and Lead II Certificates: Highly regarded as an asset, showcasing a dedication to oncology care. Professional Development: de Souza OPREP Foundations Part 2 or Equivalent. Chemotherapy Expertise: Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (PSCB): Completion of this course is preferred, emphasizing expertise in chemotherapy and biotherapy.
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients, families, and communities, ensuring safety and well-being through assessment, clinical decision-making, teaching, counseling, and advocacy. Support integrated, holistic, and patient- and family-centered care, including health promotion and maintenance.
Requirements
Required qualifications include completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. The role also requires recent relevant adult critical care, emergency, or ambulatory oncology experience and strong assessment, IV, infusion-device, electronic-record, communication, and problem-solving skills; oncology education and certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Adult Critical Care Assessment
- Internal Medicine Assessment
- Venipuncture
- IV Administration
- IV Infusion Pump Operation
- Port-A-Cath Management
- Home Infusion Pump Operation
- Electronic Medical Record Charting
- Connect Care
- Netcare
- High-Risk Systemic Therapy Administration
- Oncology Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Oncology Nursing
- Adult Critical Care
- Emergency Nursing
- Ambulatory Oncology
- Internal Medicine
- Venipuncture
- IV Administration
- IV Infusion Pumps
- Port-A-Caths
- Central Venous Lines
- Home Infusion Pumps
- Connect Care
- Netcare
- Electronic Medical Records
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- High-Risk Systemic Therapy
- de Souza OPREP Foundations
- Canadian Oncology Nursing Certificate
- Lead II Certificate
- Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
