02 Sep
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Alberta Health Services
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Edmonton
02 Sep
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton
Your Opportunity
Seeking a compassionate and skilled RN whose primary role will be the lead Hematology Oncology Nurse in 3A Adult Day Medicine Clinic at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with hematological cancers (Satellite Cancer Care Alberta), supporting them through their ambulatory therapies and treatment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and deep commitment to patient centred care.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments an implement safe evidence-based nursing care through direct patient interaction Administer chemotherapy, systemic therapy, immunotherapy, blood components & products and other treatments as prescribed Respond to promptly and competently to adverse patient events. Collaborate effectively with health care team members including oncologist, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists. Must be able to stand for long periods, possess time management skills, prioritize and work well under pressure.
Competent in several medical procedures including but not limited to monitoring of drains, care of CVADs and wound care Provide emotional support/education to patients and their family throughout the treatments. Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands. Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
Incumbent will also work collaboratively with the rest of the MOU/ADM team in providing care to a variety of patients from different adult specialties requiring vast variety of IV therapies, therapeutic phlebotomy and administration of SCIG.
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 secure, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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: Medical Outpatient Unit/3A Adult Day Medicine Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 5 Shifts per cycle: 25 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary:
$44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
Physical ability to perform CPR on Adult Clients is required. Must be able to lift and carry 10-15 kg regularly. Must be able to perform hands on care of patients (i.e., transfers, bariatric client assistance, bending, twisting stooping) and to fulfill job requirements including but not limited to reaching above shoulders frequently, looking up frequently, long periods of keyboarding, walking long distances, and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Minimum of recent (within 2 years) adult acute care experience in ambulatory infusion clinic. Competent PIV and Central Vascular Access Device including occlusion management.
Connect
Care experience is required, preference is Ambulatory Shared Clinic Nurse and Oncology/Hematology Infusion/Clinic Nurse. Recent (within 2 years) wound care assessment and management skills are required. Competency (within 2 years) experience in administering chemotherapy via intravenous, oral, and subcutaneous routes with OPREP certification required.
Must have excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to participate as an interdisciplinary team member. Competent in therapeutic phlebotomy procedures. Competent with administration of SCIG.
Charge experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Case management experience.
📌 Registered Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton