Nurse Practitioner

Your Opportunity:

Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, diagnosed with cancer and hematologic disorders. The role encompasses assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, symptom management, survivorship care, and ongoing monitoring throughout the cancer journey. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates closely with pediatric oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, patients, and families to deliver coordinated, family-centered care. Key responsibilities include performing advanced clinical assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, managing treatment-related toxicities and complications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations, prescribing medications, providing education and psychosocial support, and facilitating transitions across inpatient, outpatient, and survivorship settings. The role also involves supporting patients and families through complex and emotionally challenging diagnoses, advocating for patient-centered care, participating in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to education and mentorship of healthcare professionals and learners. The Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner combines advanced clinical expertise with compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to improve outcomes, quality of life, and the overall experience of children and families affected by cancer. the NP may also do procedures trained especially for this role such as BMT, IT chemo and LPs. You will work with a dynamic and amazing interdisciplinary tam for best outcomes.

Description:

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals across their lifespan. You will be responsible for integrating clinical skills associated with nursing and medicine to assess, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe treatment, and perform procedures to manage and meet the health needs of patients. Additionally, you will utilize advanced practice nursing competencies related to Clinical Practice, Leadership and Optimizing Health Systems, Education, and Research to increase care quality, promote appropriate use of health services, and inform and influence healthcare systems. PLEASE NOTE: This position is unionized and represented by the Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP). For more information on this union, please contact AUNP: https://www.aunp.ca/

• Classification:
Nurse Practitioner
• Union:
AUNP
• Unit and Program:
Pediatric Oncology
• Primary Location:
Stollery Children's Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.50
• Posting End Date:
04-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
14-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
5
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$68.56
• Maximum Salary:
$80.20
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, with a minimum of a Master's degree. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

You will have completed your master's degree training and residency with clinical electives to support the oncology program. You are registered with CRNA as a Nurse Practitioner. Minimum 5 years' pediatric experience in a quaternary center. Skills such as central line procedures, IVs, blood draws and intrathecal chemo. Proven communication skills both written and verbal.

Leadership and educational skills to support the nursing and multidisciplinary team compliment. CPHON and/or APHON certified. PALS an asset.