Registered Nurse

Job summary

Provide safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered oncology nursing care, including assessing needs, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while supporting holistic care and health promotion.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new adventure? As a RN at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) in the Grand Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC), you will have a key role in providing safe, ethical, and patient-centred care to adults referred for cancer treatment. You will integrate and apply your knowledge of cancer pathophysiology, disease progression, and symptom problems to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of best practice and evidence-based care and other clinical interventions. The RN Oncology will identify and assess the physical, psychological, sociological, and spiritual needs of patients and their families and provide professional nursing care to patients and their families utilizing the nursing process consistent with the philosophy, objectives, and standards of the Nursing Department and the standards for Oncology Nursing practice issued by CANO. Grand Prairie is a city of approximately 68,000 people located in Northern Alberta, the heart of the Peace Region. The city has a vibrant economy and a skilled workforce which enhances its position as a modern city with lots of outdoor adventures. The GPCC is a modern facility located in the Grand Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH). As one of four Regional Cancer Centres within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), GPCC provides high quality safe patient care and promotes the inclusion of patients and families in care decisions to enhance their patient experience. 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. 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: Grande Prairie Cancer Centre Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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: Experience working in both a clinical type setting and in a systemic infusion care setting. Ability to work in a dynamic environment providing time sensitive patient care situation. Experience in supporting patients receiving highly reactive medications. Preferred Qualifications: An accurate understanding of the psychosocial emotions of patients in crisis and the ability to provide sensitive care. Experience to recognize and involve the patient's family and/or significant others through their cancer journey.

What you’ll do

Provide safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered oncology nursing care, including assessing needs, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while supporting holistic care and health promotion.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have experience in clinical and systemic infusion care settings, including supporting patients receiving highly reactive medications, and be able to provide time-sensitive care in a dynamic environment.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Medication Safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Oncology Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Evidence-Based Care
• Clinical Intervention
• Symptom Management
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Patient and Family Education
• Counseling
• Patient Advocacy
• Holistic Care
• Psychosocial Support
• Systemic Infusion Care
• Medication Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare

More jobs from Alberta Health Services