Registered Nurse

at  Alberta Health Services

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 $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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, Immunology Program
• Primary Location: Stollery Children’s Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, Immunology Program
• Primary Location: Stollery Children’s Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only