Your Opportunity:
The Head and Neck Oncology Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices in an ambulatory setting, integrating knowledge of head and neck cancer pathophysiology, disease progression, and symptoms to provide safe, evidence-based care for patients and families. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates best practice interventions and other clinical activities for individuals with oral cavity, pharyngeal, laryngeal, and related malignancies across the cancer continuum. The LPN identifies and assesses physical, psychological, sociological, nutritional, and spiritual needs. The nurse conducts focused and holistic assessments, interprets clinical information, and collaborates with oncologists and interprofessional team members to develop and revise person centered care plans. Referrals are facilitated to additional disciplines to ensure timely, coordinated responses to patient and family needs. A key responsibility is early recognition and management of priority situations, including oncologic emergencies such as airway compromise, severe bleeding, or sepsis, ensuring that urgent issues are triaged and escalated efficiently. The LPN applies oncology knowledge and technical skills for assessment, establishes and documents nursing care, and prioritizes teaching, supporting, informing, and advocating for patients and families. Leadership is demonstrated through acting as a resource, preceptor, or mentor, consistent with oncology nursing practice standards. The LPN maintains required certifications, engages in ongoing professional education, and participates in staff and patient teaching. This is a multi site position commencing at the CCI with work at CCI and satellite clinics as required.
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
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Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
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Union: AUPE AUX
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Unit and Program: Outpatients
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Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Multisite
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FTE: 1.00
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Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
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Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
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Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 60
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $33.16
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Maximum Salary: $43.42
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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:
Previous experience caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy, biotherapy and radiation therapy is required, however experience in high acute areas will be considered. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team is essential. Demonstrated assessment and critical thinking skills is essential. Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment is essential. Due to the acuity of our patient population, must be able to assist patients with varying degrees of mobility. Ability to withstand physical demands of lifting, pulling, pushing, transferring, and transporting patients. Also, ability to stand for long periods of time and bending is required. Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and independence of nursing practice in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge in Theoretical Principles of Chemotherapy Administration is an asset.
