Registered Nurse

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is hiring a Registered Nurse for Systemic Therapy & Outpatient Services. This role involves delivering holistic nursing care to oncology patients across the cancer care continuum, including assessment, treatment coordination, teaching, and follow-up.

Hours are Days, with a 3-week rotation structure and a Pay Band 6 salary. A Bachelor degree/diploma in nursing and BLS-C are required; Oncology Certification is an asset and CRNS licensure is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Nursing required.
• BLS-C certification required.
• Oncology Nursing Certification is an asset.
• Licensed with the CRNS is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality holistic nursing care to oncology patients from assessment through follow-up.
• Coordinate treatment, administer medications, monitor patient responses.
• Educate patients and families, provide counselling and support.
• Maintain confidentiality and document care in the patient chart.

Skills

Clinical nursing knowledge

Oral and written communication

Human relations

Judgment and problem solving

IV start / meds administration

Teaching and education

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Culturally responsive care

Education

Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Nursing

BLS-C certification

Oncology Nursing Certification (asset)

CRNS licensure

Job description

Closure Date: October 2, 2026, 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 9000221

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Department: Systemic Therapy & Outpatient Services

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: October 12, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 6, $38.58 to $50.07 (6 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high quality holistic nursing care to oncology patients during their entire cancer care experience including: assessment, intervention, treatment coordination and administration, teaching, counselling, support and follow-up. This position reports to a Site Manager or Provincial Manager within the Care Services Division; however, different reporting mechanisms may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
• Oncology Nursing Certification is an asset

Memberships:

• Licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).

Skills:

• Relevant clinical knowledge and ability to apply clinical knowledge in practice.
• Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short- or long-term goals.
• Considerable judgment and problem-solving ability is required to identify, analyze and define problems and select the most appropriate solution to rectify them.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements required for starting IV lines, giving medications, assisting with medical procedures etc.
• Ability to teach and present information to persons over whom the incumbent may have no direct authority.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

About Us

Mission: To provide leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Vision: A healthy population free from cancer.

Additional Information

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

The successful applicant must provide a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search, if applicable) on or before date of hire.

The Criminal Record Check clearance must be dated within three (3) months of the hire date.