Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Chemo - BC Cancer - Abbotsford

Job description
Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology ChemoBC Cancer

Abbotsford, BC

The General Duty Staff Nurse is responsible for providing holistic nursing care to oncology patients during their cancer care experience including but not limited to: assessment, intervention, symptom management, treatment coordination and administration, teaching, counselling, support and follow up consistent with established policies and standards of care.

What You’ll Do

Provide direct patient care to Oncology patients by performing duties such as patient assessment, reviewing patient and family history and developing and implementing a nursing care plan specific to the patient needs considering psychosocial, cultural, ethnic contexts. Deliver treatment as per prescribed protocols.
Collaborate with patients, family and multidisciplinary team members to develop treatment/care plan for the patient and through ongoing assessment, assists in the modification of the treatment/care plan as the patient progresses through the stages of care.
Administer medications, injections, blood products and IV fluids as required by the care plan. Monitor patient reactions to treatment and changes in physical or mental status and uses independent judgment as to when to consult a physician.
Maintain patient records by collecting and documenting patient information and health care history, nursing assessment, telephone communications, symptom and side effect management, patient and family education and care evaluations.
Admit, transfer or discharge patients according to BC Cancer policies and Centre directives.
Assist the patient in interpretation of their care plan. Refer patients to other health care professionals and programs in the agency and in the community health services as required.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to emergency procedures and safety policies and standards.

Qualifications

What you bring

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses Midwives (BCCNM), formally known as British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
Current CPR (Level C) certification.
One (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
If you are a new grad (graduated in the last 18 months and have NOT completed new grad program at another health authority), we ask all new grads apply to one posting. You can find the posting and more information about our new grad program through this link:http://www.phsa.ca/careers/nursing-careers/new-graduate-nursing-careers**

You Have

Demonstrate relevant clinical knowledge.
Apply clinical knowledge in practice.
Utilize clinical and information technology to enhance patient care in accordance with agency policies.
Use communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
Organize patient care and set priorities.
Physically perform duties of the position.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (201+).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What We Bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Comprehensive BC Cancer nursing orientation program.
Chemotherapy Certification provided by BC Cancer.
Help us maintain the highest patient survival rate in Canada.
Use state-of-the-art technology and the latest, evidence-based treatments.
Be a respected member of Canada's collaborative leading oncology clinical teams.
Find work-life balance with Monday-Friday, daytime shifts (with occasional Saturdays).
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (0.80 FTE until January 7, 2026)

Wage: $41.42 - $5+.52 per hour.

Location: 32+00 Marshall Road, Abbotsford BC V2S 0C2

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; Rotating; 0730-1530;0800-1600;0830-1630;0+00-1700;0+30-1730;1000-1800 or as per master rotation

Requisition Number: 178373E Read more