Registered Nurse

Cancer Care Alberta is currently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our inpatient team at the new Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre (AC). Reporting to the Manager of Hematology the successful RN will provide acute medical care within the specialty program of Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant. This is a fast paced and rapidly changing acute care environment providing both standard of care and new novel therapies. The successful RN will leverage their adaptability and critical think to thrive in this fast paced, rapidly changing environment. Working within a dynamic interdisciplinary team, the RN will rely on proven communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with physicians, nursing, allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive care within the specialty. The successful RN will thrive in a continuous learning environment with ongoing requirements for advanced certifications that will be fully supported by the management team.. Importantly, this role also provides RN with unique growth and leadership development activities that include active participation in preceptorship, clinical trials, and ongoing professional development to enhance patient care. Designed for the future of cancer care, the AC features a bright modern design that is equipped with innovative technologies that promote an integrated approach to research and optimizing care for our patients, families and staff. Please note there will be 5 positions available for this posting.

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.

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)

Minimum 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience (including new graduates with related practicum or preceptorship training in acute care). Central venous access devices (CVAD) certification and/or experience. Must be self-directed, exercise independent decision making, sound nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Please note that although this role is based out of the Arthur Child Cancer Centre (AC) training, and work may originate at the Foothills Medical Centre prior to the AC opening.

Experience in Oncology. Experience in Hematology. Experience with Blood and Marrow Stem Cell infusions within the last 3 years. Chemotherapy certification. Experience with the care of neutropenic patients in the last 3 years. Connect Care (Epic) computer training, certification and/or experience.