At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to cancer patients and support their health journey.
- Company: Brightshores Health Network, dedicated to patient safety and community well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive wage, part-time flexibility, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Current nursing registration and oncology experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 42800 - 61400 $ per year.
DEPARTMENT: CANCER CENTRE
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98
Reporting to the Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to adults with cancer and occasionally children with cancer, in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required:
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Medical Oncology and Palliative Care nursing experience within the last 2 years
- 2 years recent oncology outpatient clinic experience
- Successful completion of Oncology Certificate Program or willingness to obtain within 18 months
- Completion of Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Oncology (CON) or willingness to obtain within 3 -5 years
- Completion of Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course- deSouza Institute or accredited equivalent or willingness to obtain within 1 year
- Knowledge of chemotherapy drug protocols, toxicities, and symptom management
- Knowledge of Central Venous Access devices including; Port-a-cath, Hickman, and PICC
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
- Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
- Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
Preferred:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing
- BCLS certification
Registered Nurse – Cancer Centre in Owen Sound employer: Brightshores
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