Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As an experienced Oncology Registered Nurse you will make a difference as the new Head and Neck Cancer Patient Navigator (H&N CPN), Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) supporting head and neck cancer patients at Cross Cancer Institute (CCI). H&N CPN will join our provincial navigation team to focus on enhancing continuity of care for H&N cancer treatment trajectory from surgery to ambulatory cancer treatments (radiation, systemic therapy treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up, post-treatment), into survivorship or palliative care/end of life care with a focus on care coordination at key transition points. In collaboration with health care teams, provides targeted symptom assessment and management including identifying patients\' symptoms and concerns, providing resources/supports about their disease and care plan, possible treatments, side effects, and making referrals to other programs as required. Provide tailored interventions and services to address physical, psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, and/or practical needs via in-person and virtual formats. Collaboration with key stakeholders: Supportive care (rehab/psychosocial), Community Providers (e.g. Family Physicians/Dental), Surgery, HC, Hospice, IP Units, Medical/Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, patient reps, Wellspring, Recovery Alberta and others. Support through education/health promotion by helping understand test results, next steps in care, identifying care gaps and developing strategies to mitigate gaps, and by providing patient/family centered education and promoting self-management, informed decision making, goals of care and transitional support within CCA. Referrals from Community Providers (e.g. Family Physicians and Dental Practitioners), the CCI H&N triage coordinators, head and neck clinics located at the University of Alberta, and other clinics/routes.
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 of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Supportive Care
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-AUG-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2024
• Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0) Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of CCA-AHS Cancer Patient Navigation course upon hire & within 3 months of accepting position. Three to five years of recent clinical oncology experience. CPNs are expected to maintain their oncology competencies within their current clinical setting as required. Ability to excel in complex working environment with multi-tasking, interruptions, and supporting patients under emotional distress. Preferred Qualifications:
CNA Oncology Certification (CONc) or Certification in Hospice Palliative Care (CHPCC) preferred. Preference given to applicants with recent experience caring for Head and Neck cancer patients. Community, public health nursing, palliative, Homecare or ambulatory care experience is considered an asset. Connect Care training in Oncology and Ambulatory Care.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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