41241NC- REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, FT- 41241NC

Niagara Health System (NHS); St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in St. Catharines is looking for a full-time Registered Practical Nurse to join the Outpatient Oncology team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should hold a valid RPN registration, have experience in oncology nursing, and be proficient in IV Therapy. Bilingual candidates are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• One year experience working as an RPN in a healthcare setting.
• Current medication administration skills within the last two years.
• Knowledge of care management for Febrile Neutropenic patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in outpatient oncology settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for quality patient care.
• Assess and manage patient risks and integrate care plans.

Skills

Knowledge of oncology nursing

IV Therapy proficiency

Physical assessment skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse

Current BCLS certification

Completion of oncology courses

Job description

Job Title

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, FT

Posting Information

• Posted Date: 11/21/2025
• Closing Date: 11/27/2025
• Functional Discipline: OUTPATIENT ONCOLOGY

Position Details

• Job Title: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE, FT
• Status: FULL TIME
• Department: OUTPATIENT ONCOLOGY – PDAP Clinic
• Location: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES
• Hours of Work: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
• Posting Date: 21 NOVEMBER 2025
• Closing Date: 27 NOVEMBER 2025
• Union: SERVICE EMPLOYEE’S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
• Wage Range: $37.136 TO $39.090 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will provide nursing care through the therapeutic application of skills, knowledge, abilities and nursing standards, while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. Reporting to the Clinical Manager the successful candidate’s home site will be the St Catharines site WFCC but must be willing to work at two or more sites. The focus of this role will be in the Walker Family Cancer Centre Clinics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN in a healthcare setting
• Current medication administration within the last two years
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment
• Successful completion and maintenance of oncology certificate or deSouza Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course
• Successful completion and maintenance of deSouza Community Based Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course
• Commitment to ongoing learning
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment (Physical Assessment Course preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill specifically with nursing practice related to paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow aspiration, Pleurxx insertion and maintenance – assessment pre and post procedure
• Demonstrated proficiency in IV Therapy Initiation
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill with CVADs, CADD pumps, Total Parenteral Nutrition, Blood and blood product transfusion, VAC therapy and enteral feeds preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in assessing patient risk and capturing and identifying those risks on patient assessment tools, Braeden Scale, Falls Risk Assessment and Intervention Comprehensive Pain Assessment Tool, and integrate risks into plan of care
• Knowledgeable regarding care management of Febrile Neutropenic patients
• Demonstrated ability to develop, evaluate, and revise an integrated plan of care
• Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
• Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Working knowledge of computers
• Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
• Consistent and regular attendance required

How to Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should speak with their Case Manager before applying for this position.