General Duty Staff Nurse, Cancer Care

PHSA$75K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current RN registration with BCCNM.
  • Current CPR (Level C) certification.
  • One year of recent relevant nursing experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Demonstration of relevant clinical knowledge.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care to oncology patients including assessment and care plan development.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to create and adjust treatment plans.
  • Administer medications, blood products, and IV fluids as per care plans.
  • Document patient information and maintain accurate health records.
  • Manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges according to policy.
  • Assist patients in understanding their care plan and refer them to additional services as needed.
  • Ensure a safe care environment by adhering to safety policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive nursing orientation program specific to BC Cancer.
  • Opportunities to work with state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based treatments.
  • Supportive work culture as part of Canada's leading oncology teams.
  • Monday-Friday, daytime shifts provide work-life balance.
  • Access to extensive professional development programs with numerous courses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan and wellness resources.
  • Generous vacation entitlement and 13 statutory holidays per year.
  • Access to WorkPerks discount program for various services and products.
Full Job Description
Requisition number

202283E

Date posted

08/04/2026

Registered Nurse

BC Cancer (include centre)

Include which unit:

Utilizing evidence-based practice, 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), 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.

You will have the ability to:
  • 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.

As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have:
  • Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Site Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
  • 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 (2019).
  • 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.).

Watch this video to learn about being a nurse at BC Cancer

Need more information? Contact Gurdeep Gill, Talent Acquisition Advisor /Jennifer Iskierski jennifer.iskierski@ phsa at [email protected] .

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, and development programs to support you - at work and at home.
  • Comprehensive BC Cancer nursing orientation program.
  • 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: Wage: Location: Hours of work: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

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