Oncology Registered Nurse - Part-Time Temp (Owen Sound)

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time temporary role in the Cancer Centre. The RN will promote health, assess needs, and deliver comprehensive cancer care, including palliative and rehabilitative services, in collaboration with the health team.

Requirements include current RN registration in Ontario, 2+ years in oncology, and completion of oncology-oriented certs or willingness to obtain within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Oncology and palliative care nursing experience within the last 2 years.
• 2 years recent oncology outpatient clinic experience.
• 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 or accredited equivalent.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy drug protocols, toxicities, and symptom management.
• Knowledge of Central Venous Access devices (Port-a-cath, Hickman, PICC).
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients, families, and professionals.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated patient safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and assess, provide and treat health conditions for adults with cancer.
• Deliver care through supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain optimal function for patients.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and Brightshores values.

Skills

OCNO registration

Oncology nursing experience

2 years oncology outpatient clinic

Oncology Certificate Program

CAON Certificate in Oncology (CON©)

Chemotherapy & biotherapy course (DeS"

Chemotherapy protocols knowledge

Central Venous Access device knowledge

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Leadership and problem-solving

Continuous professional development

Self-directed, minimal supervision

Patient safety awareness

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Oncology Certificate Program

CAN Ontario Oncology Certificate

Job description

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time temporary role in the Cancer Centre. The RN will promote health, assess needs, and deliver comprehensive cancer care, including palliative and rehabilitative services, in collaboration with the health team.

Requirements include current RN registration in Ontario, 2+ years in oncology, and completion of oncology-oriented certs or willingness to obtain within stated timeframes.