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Your Opportunity: Are you interested in using your specialized skills to support Albertan’s fighting cancer? Do you have a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn? An exciting opportunity exists to grow your skills and join a dynamic team within the Cross Cancer Centre (CCI). The CCI is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our patient focused inpatient team. Using advanced competency skills, the LPN will be responsible for treatment modalities such as central line care and access, delivery of systemic treatment and care of oncology/hematology patients within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team utilizing the Integrated Collaborative Practice model. In joining our progressive team, the LPN will be open to providing and receiving constructive mentorship and to coaching opportunities. As a leadership team, we value and support a culture of continuous learning and service improvement. The LPN will have proven clinical thinking skills, an ability to prioritize competing demands, work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of client care plans. The LPN will Identify and assess the holistic needs of patients and their families and provide professional nursing care by utilizing nursing processes consistent with the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Cancer Care Alberta and the CANO standards of practice. The CCI provides comprehensive cancer services for Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Our goal is to lead the way in research & best practice by using innovative technologies through an integrated collaborative approach to optimize patient care. Our passionate teams strive to deliver compassionate and advanced care, making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Description: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization. Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Nursing Inpatient, Hematology Unit Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 20-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 30-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications: One year of acute care experience and/or training within the past 2 years. (Students with preceptorship or practicum experience in acute care will be considered equivalent). Acute care is defined as experience and/or training on an inpatient medical or surgical or emergency unit performing patient assessments, interventions, administering intravenous and oral medications, and providing patient education. Must be able to work within the full scope of practice as defined by CLPNA. Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching above shoulder, and able to lift a minimum of 22 kg. Must be able to assist with safe patient transfers and other duties related to patient care. Must be able to work in a fast paced and unpredictable environment with frequent interruptions and distractions. Must be competent in providing care to patients newly diagnosed through the continuum of end of life. Must be competent in de-escalation and managing patients with complex psychosocial needs. Proficient written and verbal communication skills for safe patient/family care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Be self-directed and exercise independent decision making, sound nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Exhibit strong time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for oncology/hematology patients. Experience in administering systemic treatment. Experience working with elements of CoAct and collaborative care. Experience with administering blood products and derivatives, and wound care. Palliative certification and/or experience. Experience with Peripheral and Central Venous Access Devices. Experience with Connect Care.

What you’ll do

The LPN provides professional nursing care to oncology and hematology patients within a multidisciplinary team using the Integrated Collaborative Practice model. Responsibilities include managing central line access, delivering systemic treatments, and developing holistic client care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must have a practical nurse education program completion, a valid CLPNA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. One year of acute care experience within the last two years is required, along with the physical ability to lift at least 22 kg.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Central Line Care
• Systemic Treatment Delivery
• Oncology Nursing
• Hematology Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Critical Thinking
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• De-escalation
• Wound Care
• Blood Product Administration
• Palliative Care
• Venous Access Device Management
• Connect Care
• Time Management
• Patient Education
• Nursing Process

Job areas

• Healthcare