Registered Nurse

Overview

Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists to grow your skills and join a dynamic team within the new Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The 1.4-billion-dollar Arthur Child is the second largest Cancer Facility in North America and will be the leading health care facility, academic and research Centre providing cancer services for Calgary and Southern Alberta. Reporting to the Unit Manager of Inpatient Oncology & Intensive Palliative Care the Registered Nurse (RN) will work on unit 95/125;

a 59 bed unit expanding over two floors. The RN will support patients that are under the care of Intensive Palliative Care /Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology teams. This is an amazing opportunity for the Registered Nurse to deliver state of the art patient care throughout the care continuum. Using advanced competency skills, the RN will be responsible for treatment modalities such as epidurals, central line care and access, delivery of systemic therapy, and radioactive iodine treatment within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the team utilizing the Integrated Collaborative Practice model of CoACT. The RN will need to have strong clinical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize competing demands, good communication skills and work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the client care plans.

Designed for the future of cancer care, the Arthur Child features a bright modern design and is equipped with innovative technologies that promote an integrated approach to research and optimizing care for our patients, families, and staff.

Note:

This posting is for 10 positions.

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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

Transition Company:
Cancer Care Alberta
Classification:
Registered Nurse
Union:
United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program:
Unit 95/125 - Intensive Palliative Care;
Med/Rad Oncology
Primary

Location:

Arthur Child Cancer Centre
Location Details:
As Per Location
Multi‑Site:
At or Out of (UNA only)
FTE: 0.85
Posting End Date: 19-JAN-2026
Employee Class:
Regular Part Time

Date Available:

29-JAN-2026
Hours per

Shift: 11.08
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 34
Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off:
As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $43.26
Maximum Salary: $59.21
Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

• 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.
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1‑4):
• NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?=271

• Acute care experience within the past 2 years.
• Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching, assisting with patient transfers and other duties related to patient care.
• Palliative/Oncology care experience (specific to dealing with change management and emotions of grief).
• Experience in pain management including advanced competencies such as CVC’s, PCA’s and Epidurals.

• Charge training and experience.
• Experience working with the elements of CoACT and collaborative care.
• Palliative certification and/or experience.
• Experience with caring for patients undergoing radioactive iodine treatment.
• Palliative, oncology care experience within the last 5 years.
• Experience in medical inpatient care within the past 2 years.
• Experience with Connect Care.