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The Registered Nurse will provide acute medical care within the Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant programs. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while utilizing critical thinking and nursing processes.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing education program and hold active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. A minimum of one year of recent acute care nursing experience and current BCLS-HCP certification are required.
Working hours
29 hours per week
Skills
- Acute care nursing
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Blood and marrow stem cell transplant
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical trials
- Central venous access devices
- BCLS-HCP
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Patient care
Benefits
- Professional development
- Leadership development
- Preceptorship
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant
- Acute Care
- CRNA
- BCLS-HCP
- CVAD
- Connect Care
- Epic
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Trials
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Nursing Process
- Health Promotion
- Cancer Care Alberta
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Cancer Care Alberta is currently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our inpatient team at the new Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre (AC). Reporting to the Manager of Hematology, the successful RN will provide acute medical care within the specialty program of Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant. This is a fast paced and rapidly changing acute care environment providing both standard of care and new novel therapies. The successful RN will leverage their adaptability and critical think to thrive in this fast paced, rapidly changing environment. Working within a dynamic interdisciplinary team, the RN will rely on proven communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with physicians, nursing, allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive care within the specialty. The successful RN will thrive in a continuous learning environment with ongoing requirements for advanced certifications that will be fully supported by the management team. Importantly, this role also provides the RN with unique growth and leadership development activities that include active participation in preceptorship, clinical trials, and ongoing professional development to enhance patient care. Designed for the future of cancer care, the AC features a bright modern design that 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: Units 105/119, Inpatient Hematology/Blood & Marrow Transplant Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 23-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 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:
Minimum 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience (including new graduates with related practicum or preceptorship training in acute care). Central venous access devices (CVAD) certification and/or experience. Must be self-directed, exercise independent decision making, sound nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Must be physically able to stand and walk for extended periods of time and push, pull, and lift in order to provide all levels of patient care and assistance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Oncology. Experience in Hematology. Experience with Blood and Marrow Stem Cell infusions within the last 3 years. Chemotherapy certification. Experience with the care of neutropenic patients in the last 3 years. Connect Care (Epic) computer training, certification and/or experience.
