Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Chemo - 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 Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including 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, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

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.

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.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.
• 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.

What we bring

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Comprehensive BC Cancer nursing orientation program.
• Chemotherapy Certification.
• 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).
• 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.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness and apparel.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (0.80 FTE until February 28, 2027)

Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

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

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Hours of Work: Monday - Wednesday, Friday, Stats; 0730-1530/0900-1700/1000-1800 or as operationally required.

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.

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.