Oncology Nurse - (209041)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking an Oncology Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assess and provide nursing care to patients, ensuring safety and quality in all practices. This role requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with relevant certifications and experience in oncology nursing.

Qualifications

• Two years recent, related experience in nursing.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Skills

Judgment

Patient Assessment

Communication

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

BC Cancer Systemic Therapy Certification

Certification in Oncology Nursing

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Oncology Nurse assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients/clients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
• BC Cancer Systemic Therapy certification
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience
• Basic Life Support, Level C
• Certification in Oncology Nursing from The Canadian Nurses Association (considered an asset)

Skills and Abilities

• Apply the nursing process
• Demonstrate sound organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, observation, and patient/client assessment
• Demonstrate tact and empathy
• Prioritize and organize patient/client care needs
• Operate related equipment
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Assume in-charge responsibility
• Foster good public relations
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position

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