Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Care Unit - BC Cancer - Surrey

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.

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).
• Current CPR (Level C) certification.
• One (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
• Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services contexts found in foundational documents.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

What we bring

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Comprehensive BC Cancer nursing orientation program.
• Use state-of-the-art technology and the latest, evidence-based treatments.
• Find work-life balance with Monday-Friday, daytime shifts (with occasional Saturdays).
• Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until September 30, 2027)

Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

Location: 13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.