Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Patient Navigator (HPCPN) is a specialized Registered Nurse (RN) position within UAH/ZLC GI Clinic in the EPIC (Edmonton Pancreaticobiliary Inflammation and Cancer) Program. The HPCPN role is primarily intended to support the patient and their loved ones through their entire health care journey by providing support, access to care, linkages to services in an empathetic, supportive and caring way. Based on the requirements and standards of the Provincial Cancer Patient Navigation Program, the HPCPN is available to facilitate timely access to information, support, and cancer services, for patients with confirmed cancer diagnosis and their families during key transition points along the cancer care continuum. The focus of the patient population for the HPCPN is Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic cancer patients. This support can span from first consult through treatment and follow-up, to survivorship or palliation.
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.

Classification:

Registered Nurse (2022.75)

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

ZLC GI - Pancreatic Cancer

Primary Location:

U of A Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.40

Posting End Date:

07-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

17-JUL-2025

Temporary End Date:

30-JUN-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

4

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

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:

Minimum of three to five years of current specialized knowledge in GI, oncology, and/or endoscopy with preference given to candidates with clinical oncology experience in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer.

Preferred Qualifications:

GI/Endoscopy Certificate, e.g. CSGNA competency course or Nursing Oncology Certificate preferred, e.g. CON or O-Prep. Recent navigation experience.