Registered Nurse - Hematology Group

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
Be part of the leading edge of cancer treatment - Join our Clinical Trials Unit! We are looking for nurses with clinical trials experience, and oncology nurses who are interested in expanding their knowledge into the exciting area of clinical research! Assist with the coordination of clinical research trials. Identify potential participants and coordinate investigations to assure trial compliance according to study protocol. Work within a fast paced, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility. Perform patient assessments, management and education. Obtain informed consent, conduct or arrange pre-testing and administer questionnaires or other data collection tools; plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per ICH/GCP guidelines. Execute all aspects of study visits: e.g., Assessments, adverse event and medication review, safety monitoring, administering questionnaires. Make autonomous clinical and professional decisions on a daily basis. Work within and monitor standards of care related to defined clinical trial protocols and the policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Clinical Trials Unit ensuring adherence to, and delivery of, a high-quality service. Oversee the day-to-day management of patients during the study. Liaise between the patient/family, Clinical Research Coordinator(s), the Health Care Team and related treatment areas. Liaison with Study Sponsors and Monitors. Assist in the preparation of Research Ethics Board applications and Operational Approvals. Prepare for and facilitate Health Canada, Sponsor and/or FDA Audits. Delivery of cancer treatment(s) may be required. Perform blood collection and ECG monitoring as needed. The initial position assignment will be with our Hematology team; however, all positions within the Unit may be reassigned to or may assist other groups as required.
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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit, Cancer Care
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Clinical Trials Unit, Cancer Care
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only