June Ng-A-Kein, RN
Founder | Oncology Registered Nurse
(After-Hours Symptom Support)
Professional Background
I am a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of oncology experience across British Columbia and Ontario. My clinical background includes chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, patient education, and virtual/digital symptom support.
Throughout my career, I have supported hundreds of patients and families across all phases of cancer care — from diagnosis and active treatment to survivorship and palliative care.
Licensure & Credentials
Registered Nurse, BCCNM — Practicing Member (2016–present)
College of Nurses of Ontario — Former Member (1990–2021)
Oncology Certifications
Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Certification — Oncology Nursing Society (2021)
Chemotherapy Administration — BC Cancer (2017–present)
Certified in Oncology Nursing (CNA) — Canadian Nurses Association (2010–2015)
Professional Membership
Canada:
Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO/ACIO), Member (2025)
International:
The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC), Member #8868 (active)
About Present Help
I founded Present Help by June to provide after-hours, oncology RN-led symptom support that complements — and does not replace — a client’s oncology care team.
My work focuses on helping people:
Understand new or worsening symptoms
Manage side effects safely at home when appropriate
Know when to contact their oncology team or seek urgent care
Feel less alone when decisions feel heavy
All services are educational, supportive, and delivered within a clearly defined scope of practice.
Experience Highlights
Over 20 years in oncology across community and regional cancer centres
Extensive experience in systemic therapy and symptom management
Lead role in an innovative digital symptom-monitoring pilot
Deep experience supporting patients and caregivers through uncertainty and complex decision-making
Strong commitment to whole-person care — physical, emotional, and relational
Philosophy
I believe people need more than information — they need presence, reassurance, and clarity during difficult moments. My practice is shaped by the Medicine of the Person approach: meeting each individual with dignity, compassion, and respect for their lived experience.
Outside of work, I am a mother, enjoy time outdoors, and love to travel. My work is guided by enduring spiritual values and the belief that calm presence can be deeply grounding when life feels uncertain.
“People don’t need more information. They need someone who will listen to them, reassure them, and give them courage.”
— Dr. Paul Tournier
