Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Healing Connections Unit Manager, the Healing Connections Consultant is responsible for providing information, education, system navigation and support to patients and their care partners with a new diagnosis of breast cancer. Connecting breast cancer patients with appropriate supports and services, the incumbent will function independently in both formal and informal health care environments, in accordance with Covenant Mission, Vision and Values. Please note: Travel is required and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver’s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.
Description:
The Healing Connections Consultant provides evidence informed education and support to patients and their significant others from the time of breast cancer diagnosis until the patient transitions to community Based programs or a Cancer Centre. The role includes assisting patients with system navigation, connection, and transition to appropriate healthcare and community resources as determined through assessment and serving as an educational resource to healthcare professionals and the public within the scope of practice. Furthermore, the Healing Connections Consultant is an interdisciplinary team member of the Healing connections Program and participates in quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification:
- Consultant
- Union:
- COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program:
- Healing Connections - Ambulatory Services
- Primary Location:
- Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details:
- Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Employee Class:
- Regular Part Time
- FTE:
- 0.50
- Posting End Date:
- 13-NOV-2026
- Date Available:
- 23-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift:
- 6.54
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 4
- Shifts per cycle:
- 12
- Shift Pattern:
- Days
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Hourly Salary:
- $37.12
- Maximum Hourly Salary:
- $55.68
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an adult acute care setting. Experience with patients with breast cancer, preferably in the surgical and/or cancer treatment setting. Ability to respond to various questions and adapt to the changing needs of the patient. Ability to individualize patient care and educational needs. Background in adult education. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong telephone/virtual and written communication skills. Excellent literature review and research analysis skills, with the ability to translate evidence into practice. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and workflow demands. Ability to work within a group and independently. Ability to sit for long periods required. Driver’s license and dependable vehicle required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters preferred. Oncology nursing certificate recommended (ONDEC). Nurse Navigator program recommended. CAN Oncology Nursing Certification recommended. Psychology or counselling background preferred. Willingness to adapt work schedules as needed to support clinical operations and patient needs. Working knowledge of email, Connect Care, Microsoft Office, are considered assets.
