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 sound knowledge in research and protocol-driven chemotherapy and road map compliance and are 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. Facilitate workflows via Connect Care.

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 (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, Immunology
• Primary Location: U of A Stollery Childrens Hos
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 18-AUG-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-SEP-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.63
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• 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:

Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

More than 2 years of pediatric oncology/hematology experience.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.