Oncology Inpatients - Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A large independent charitable hospital in Canada is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for its Oncology Inpatients ward. This full-time role involves acting as Nurse in Charge, delivering expert nursing care to cancer patients, and managing oncology treatments. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in oncology nursing and the necessary qualifications. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including private medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme (up to 20%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in oncology nursing.
• Strong knowledge of cancer treatments and treatment-related toxicities.
• Experience of inpatient and end-of-life care.
• Confident leadership and communication skills.
• Chemotherapy or SACT administration qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as Nurse in Charge of shifts and provide high-quality oncology nursing care.
• Manage acute oncological presentations and administer systemic anti-cancer therapy.
• Support junior staff and contribute to service development.

Job description

Oncology Inpatients - Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The postholder will enable clinical effectiveness by acting as a resource for junior staff, contribute to the development of oncology nursing services, participate in audit and service improvement initiatives and work collaboratively with all members of the core and wider multi‑disciplinary team to ensure seamless, high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a key clinical leader and role model in the inpatient oncology ward. They deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence and routinely act as the Nurse in Charge of shifts. The postholder provides expert nursing care to patients undergoing treatment for cancer, including direct administration of systemic anti‑cancer therapy and optimal management of disease‑ and treatment‑related symptoms and side effects.

About us

The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest independent charitable hospitals, based in the heart of London. It delivers complex, specialist care across a wide range of clinical services, with a strong focus on quality, safety and patient experience. Our Cancer Services provide consultant‑led, multidisciplinary care within a dedicated oncology setting, supporting patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Band 6
Department: Oncology Inpatients Ward
Hours: Full‑time 37.5 h per week (rotating days, nights, weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £49,133 – £60,067 (dependent on experience)

We are recruiting a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Oncology Inpatients ward. This key clinical leadership role supports the Ward Manager and routinely acts as Nurse in Charge of shifts. You will deliver high‑quality oncology nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, managing acute oncological presentations, administering systemic anti‑cancer therapy and providing compassionate end‑of‑life care. You will be a visible clinical leader, supporting junior staff, contributing to service development and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, patient‑centred care.

Essential qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
• Minimum 2 years post‑registration experience in oncology nursing
• Strong knowledge of cancer treatments and treatment‑related toxicities
• Experience of inpatient and end‑of‑life care
• Confident leadership and communication skills
• Chemotherapy or SACT administration qualification

UKONS certification

• UKONS AOS triage certification

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20 %)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family‑friendly benefits
• Retail discounts
• Excellent career development – clear career pathways and access to further education

Legal and Equality Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. We work in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and have a Disclosure and Barring Service check as part of pre‑employment screening. We pride ourselves on a diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups.