Oncology Assistant

About Us

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer at our two cancer centres, the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina, and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. We also provide services in rural communities in partnership with hospitals through the Community Oncology Program. Provincially, we provide services to around 10,000 patients annually and our radiation oncology services account for 2,400 patients annually. Our goal is to deliver safe, person-centric care; we value teamwork and encourage colleagues to work together. Our vision is a healthy population free from cancer, and our more than 900 dedicated employees work hard every day towards this vision.

Being an Oncology Assistant

We are currently seeking skilled and compassionate international medical graduates with a passion for oncology to join our team. Through our unique in-house training program, successful candidates will receive training in oncology and specific disease sites. The Oncology Assistant will work under the supervision of the oncologists for the care of Adult Medical, Radiation Oncology and Hematology out-patients through investigations, symptomatic management and coordination of ancillary services and discharge planning. 

Key Responsibilities

You will collaborate with oncologists in the evaluation of out-patient new consultations, follow-ups and patients on treatment. You will work in a shared care modal in a specific area of Oncology or Hematology and work directly, with this area, in collaboration with an oncologist. You will obtain patient history, perform medical examinations, write common prescriptions and continue systematic therapy, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and endocrine therapy. You will work under the supervision of a qualified oncologist/hematologist and spend one year training in this model of care. At the end of this year of training, you will begin practicing more independently while remaining under the supervision of a qualified oncologist. 

Requirements

Education

 

• A medical degree from a university listed in either the WHO or FAIMER directory
• Must have passed Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part One
• Passed English proficiency exam required by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

 

Credentials

 

• Current ACLS or an equivalent program in resuscitation appropriate for the physician’s domain of practice

• Membership and licensure in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) as an Oncology Assistant

   

Other 

 

• Criminal record check

Benefits

• Competitive salaries

• Comprehensive benefits packages, including competitive pension options

• Vacation and Earned Days Off (EDO for In-Scope roles), Scheduled Days Off (SDO for Out-of-Scope roles), and other types of leaves 

• Advancement opportunities

• Professional development opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on the position and responsibilities)

• Financial reimbursement options for relocation expenses for positions deemed hard-to-recruit

• The program is available to new graduates of post-secondary health discipline programs for positions deemed hard to recruit within the Agency. 

• Clinical work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.