Registered Nurse

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. 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. 

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Being a Registered Nurse

Registered nurses are responsible for providing high quality holistic nursing care to oncology patients during their entire outpatient cancer care experience including assessment, intervention, treatment coordination and administration, support and follow-up.
 

Registered nurses also play an important role in patient education throughout the cancer care continuum. As care team members, they support patients and families in their journey by counselling them regarding their diagnosis, treatment plan and self-care. Patient safety is a critical aspect of quality health care; registered nurses monitor patient reactions to treatment and changes in physical or mental status and use independent judgment as to when to consult a physician.
 

They refer patients to other health-care professionals in the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency or health authorities, such as social workers, dietitians, physiotherapy, home care and palliative care. Registered nurses work in many roles, including primary clinics, treatment administration, clinical trials, transplant, radiation therapy review, brachytherapy, referral centre, telephone triage, education, clinical coordination, and pain and symptom management.

Nursing Roles with the Cancer Agency

• Systemic Therapy Nurse 

  Often referred to as infusion or chemotherapy nurses, these nurses administer specialized cancer treatments and provide education/support to patients and their families throughout treatment. 

   

• Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy Nurse 

  These nurses support patients receiving radiation therapy, managing side effects and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams in a highly technical setting. 

   

• Disease Site Nurse Navigator/Referral Centre Nurse 

  Navigators guide patients from diagnosis onward, coordinating referrals, appointments and serving as a consistent point of contact through the cancer journey. 

• Oncology Clinic Nurse 

  Working in medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, hematology or radiation oncology clinics, these nurses conduct assessments, triage symptoms and collaborate closely with oncologists. 

   

• Research/Clinical Trials Nurse 

  Research nurses support clinical trials and contribute directly to advances in cancer care by ensuring patient safety, obtaining informed consent, and adhering to study protocols. 

   

• Palliative Care & Pain and Symptom Management Coordinator 

  These nurses specialize in complex symptom management, quality of life and advanced care planning for patients and their families. 

   

• Community Oncology Liaison Nurse 

  Liaison nurses connect cancer centres with community treatment sites, supporting local nurses and ensuring continuity of care closer to home. 

   

• Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy Coordinator 

  In this highly specialized role, nurses coordinate complex treatment pathways and support patients before and after transplant or cellular therapy. 

   

• Administrative and Leadership Roles 

  With experience, nurses can move into clinical coordination, education, informatics or management roles, where they help shape oncology nursing practice across the province. 

   

Job Requirements

Education

 

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in nursing
• Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C
• Oncology nursing certification is an asset

 

Credentials

 

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)