Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Pediatric Oncology/Hematology unit is a specialty 14 bed unit that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of children, usually up until the age of 18, who have cancer and/or a hematological disorder. The Registered Nurses in Pediatric Oncology/Hematology are care coordinators and collaborate with other team members in order to provide the best care possible (Psychology, Social Work, Pharmacy, Physicians, Dietary, Nurse Practitioner, etc.) The Registered Nurse primarily strives to help their patients reach realistic health care goals through appropriate assessment, intervention, and implementation of goals of care, documentation, and evaluation. They have the ability to provide, guide, and evaluate nursing practice delivered to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families, and the community. They have a sound knowledge in research and protocol driven chemotherapy and road map compliance and able to administer chemotherapy as per the appropriate standards of practice. Entry level pediatric nurses in Hematology/Oncology unit will see a variety of service patients and off service patients.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

Classification:

Registered Nurse (2022.75)

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Pediatric Oncology/Hematology/Immunology

Primary Location:

Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.75

Posting End Date:

06-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

15-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

31-AUG-2027

Hours per Shift:

11.63

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

30

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends, 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

APHON certification. Greater than 2 years pediatric experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Greater than 2 years pediatric oncology/hematology experience