Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The incumbent provides professional nursing care to patients and their families, consistent with the philosophy, objectives and the standards of Cancer Control AHS. This Registered Nurse - Cancer Centre position is responsible for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of an oncology nursing plan of care. The Nurse works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to provide safe, comprehensive and individualized care. Duties include, but not limited to: Assisting with physician clinics, administering adult chemotherapy (with specialized training), assisting in the management and treatment of side effects of chemotherapy, and communicating with Physicians. Additionally, the incumbent provides patient support for symptom control, emotional support, rehabilitation, patient education, cancer prevention, early detection, and research activities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Systemic Therapy Treatment Clinic

Primary Location:

Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.68

Posting End Date:

28-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

11-AUG-2025

Temporary End Date:

31-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

13

Shift Pattern:

Days

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:

2 years acute care clinical experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Will be required to take Oncology course (O-Prep) both online and virtual instructional certification once hired. Experience in venipuncture and related IV skills (peripheral and central venous access an asset. Previous experience with the Connect Care online charting an asset.