Registered Nurse – Malignant Hematology Day Unit in Toronto

Company Description: UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World.

Job Description:

• Union: ONA PMH
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• New or Replacement: Replacement
• Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
• Department: Malignant Hematology Day Unit
• Reports to: Nurse Manager
• Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts: 8H, 10H and 12H shifts; Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays
• Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract)
• Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Position Summary: The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.

Duties Responsibilities:

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Completed Chemotherapy course.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) and C.P.R. certification.
• Malignant Hematology experience preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Oncology nurse certification preferred.
• Excellent IV skills.
• Working knowledge of Central Venous Catheters, Port-a-cath and PICC lines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of good physical assessment, psycho-social, and patient/family teaching skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Demonstrated leadership/in-charge skills, and evidence of strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning.
• Satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's Attendance Management Program.
• Experience working with delivery of blood and blood products preferred.

Additional Information:

Why Join UHN:

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.