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About Working at BC Cancer

We provide a positive and rewarding work environment, offer some of the highest salaries in Canada and provide an excellent benefits package.

This compensation, combined with the recreational, cultural and many other lifestyle perks of living in British Columbia, makes BC Cancer one of the best places to work in the country.

BC Cancer:

  • is internationally renowned for excellence in clinical care and research
  • is a provincial cancer program, including six cancer centres located in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Surrey, Abbotsford, and Prince George
  • provides opportunities for staff to move from different centres and maintain union seniority
  • maintains the highest patient survival rate in Canada
  • has modern cancer centres with leading edge technology

We have opportunities that range from specialty research, scientific and medical roles through to nursing, pharmacy, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, clerical and administrative functions.

At BC Cancer, nurses play an essential role in the care, treatment and education of cancer patients throughout the province. Using a patient-centred approach, these dedicated professionals maintain the highest standards of care and treatment. The support and information provided by oncology nurses extends to families and the community, who look to BC Cancer as an international leader in cancer care, treatment and research.


Registered Nurses work collaboratively with other members of the health care team, supporting patients with the highest standards of care and the latest, evidence-based treatment options. In addition, nurses have the opportunity to participate in a variety of research projects and clinical trials.


Oncology nurses are highly valued and respected members of our cancer care teams. BC Cancer supports oncology nurses with nurse orientation, continuing education opportunities, ongoing professional development, and certification programs.


Areas of Nursing at BC Cancer

  • Systemic Therapy
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radiation/Medical Daycare Unit
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Hospital Unit

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please see our current nursing vacancies  to view positions that may be of interest to you.

If you have any questions about the management of your personal information during the recruitment process, please contact PHSA Talent Acquisition at careers@bccancer.bc.ca

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