Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you interested in using your specialized skills to support Albertan's fighting cancer? An exciting opportunity exists to showcase and grow your skills by joining our dynamic, inpatient team within the Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) as Registered Nurse (RN). Using advanced competency skills, you will be responsible for treatment modalities such as central line care and access, delivery of systemic treatment and care of oncology/hematology patients within a multidisciplinary team. The successful RN will be a key member of the team utilizing the Integrated Collaborative Practice model. In joining our progressive team, you will be open to providing and receiving constructive mentorship and to coaching opportunities that strive toward the best in patient focused care. Importantly, your career will be supported by a dedicated leadership team that values and promotes a culture of continuous learning and service improvement. You will rely on proven clinical thinking skills, an ability to prioritize competing demands both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of client care plans. The RN will identify and assess the holistic needs of patients and their families and provide professional nursing care by utilizing the processes consistent with the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Cancer Care Alberta and the CANO standards of practice. The CCI provides comprehensive cancer services for Edmonton and Northern Alberta with the goal to lead in research and best practice by using innovative technologies and collaboration to optimize patient care. Our passionate medical teams, staff and volunteers strive to deliver compassionate and advanced care, making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
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 $39.58 /hour - $54.16/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.

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Station 40
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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:
Acute care experience and/or training within the past 2 years. (Students with preceptorship or practicum experience in acute care will be considered equivalent). Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching above shoulder, and able to lift a minimum of 15kg. Must be able to assist with safe patient transfers and other duties related to patient care. International nursing candidates with acute care experience in the last 6 months will be considered. Acute care is defined as experience and/or training on an inpatient medical or surgical unit performing patient assessments, interventions, administering intravenous and oral medications, and providing patient education. Proficient written and verbal communication skills for safe patient/family care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience caring for oncology/hematology patients. Experience in administering systemic treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy). Experience working with elements of CoAct and collaborative care. Charge nurse experience. Experience with Peripheral Venous Access Devices and Central Venous Access Devices. Wound care experience. Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in professional growth. Experience with Connect Care.