Nurse Educator, Oncology, Research Clinical Trials
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
The Nurse Educator, Oncology, facilitates excellence in patient care by functioning as a nursing practice resource for nurses at BCCA as well as to community care providers around the province in the care of persons affected by cancer. Supports nursing staff in the provision of care by using information based on specialized theory/practice, providing formal advice and education to other nursing staff and developing of decision support tools and other resources as appropriate. Consults, confers, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team members, and other health care professional/providers to achieve excellence in person-centered care, education and research.
What you’ll do
- Demonstrates expertise and provides leadership in evidence informed nursing practice through methods such as reviewing literature, consulting with clinical experts, evaluating clinical practice, recommending changes to existing standards and guidelines, and providing information based on application of theories, concepts and principles in oncology nursing.
- Provides consultation to nursing and interdisciplinary staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate quality care initiatives for oncology patients and families through methods such as reviewing patient/family needs, promoting collaboration with health care professionals, reviewing available health care best practice and nursing practice improvement.
- Facilitates competence development with nursing staff and by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating oncology nursing education programs. Develops educational programs, and creates policies and procedures based on evidence and best practices in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and according to needs and priorities of the clinical program.
- Provides consultation to and liaises with community partners by developing inter-agency linkages, to ensure smooth and integrated care between tertiary and community centres.
- Coordinates and participates in quality improvement and risk management activities through methods such as evaluating the effect of changes in patient care/nursing practice, and generating recommendations for alternative approaches to patient care/nursing practice.
- Promotes evidence based practice through collaborating with clinicians and research partners and identifies issues/practice which require research. Promotes staff awareness and facilitates opportunities to participate in research and the development of ongoing research.
- Participates on designated program-based and professional committees/teams when appropriate, provides input and engages in activities to promote improvements to nursing practice and patient care
What you bring
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
- Three (3) years recent related nursing experience encompassing assessment and treatment of oncology patients, 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**
Core Competencies:
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice with a person-centered model of care
- Understanding and knowledge of British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) standards and scope for nursing practice.
- Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to oncology patient care and nursing practice.
- Provide leadership and best practice advocacy.
- Teach, coach and facilitate nursing education sessions.
- Work independently and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Correspond with and collaborate effectively with nursing and inter-professional colleagues from BCCA and outside agencies, and community partners. Demonstrated ability to work through difficult conversations, issues involving conflict, and maintain respectful communication
- Operate related equipment, including computer software applications.
- Demonstrated intermediate level computer skills and use of Microsoft office including MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
- Skills in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
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.
- 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 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
- 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.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- 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 (0.50 FTE until August 6, 2027)
Wage: $49.20 to $67.08 per hour.
Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6
Hours of work: Monday-Friday; Rotating; 0800-1600 / 0900-1700
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Requisition Number: 201250E
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr
What we do
BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at
[email protected].
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
Attention current employees of PHSA:
You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.
The internal job posting expires on
July 10, 2026, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail
[email protected] with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant.
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If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at [email protected]. 