Registered Nurse

Njoyn; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for oncology care. You will apply nursing theory and evidence-based practice to patients with cancer/hematological diagnoses, aligning with CNO, CANO and TEHN standards.

The role requires 2–3 years of oncology experience, competence in IV/Oral chemotherapy and central venous access, plus strong communication and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years oncology/cancer therapy experience.
• Competence in IV and oral chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.
• Recent experience with IV therapy and difficult insertions.
• Experience with central venous access devices (PICC, Hickman, Port-a-cath).
• 1–3 years as primary nurse in ambulatory clinics preferred.
• 1–3 years telephone triage nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of current chemotherapy/biotherapy protocols per disease site.
• Excellent history-taking, psycho-social assessment, and patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for oncology/hematology patients.
• Follow Cancer Care Ontario guidelines and CANO guidelines for cancer care.
• Deliver care as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Oncology Nursing

Chemotherapy

IV Therapy

Central Venous Access

Telephone Triage

Clinical Documentation

Time Management

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Leadership

Patient Education

Education

Registered Nurse - College of Nurses of Ontario

Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy certificate (de Souza Institute) or ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration certificate

Health/physical assessment certificate

BLS certification

CNA Certification in Oncology (preferred)

CANO membership (preferred)

Oncology-specific certification program (de Souza / ONS)

Job description

OVERVIEW

The RN is responsible to apply nursing theory, practical experience, awareness of community services and physiological and psychological principles of health and disease in the care of the Oncology patient. Care will be delivered as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of Michael Garron Hospital, a division of the Toronto East Health Network. Nurses will be responsible for following OH-Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) guidelines for cancer care as well as the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) guidelines. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patients needs relative to nursing care of a patient with a cancer/hematological diagnosis. Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

EDUCATION

• - Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• - Completion of de Souza Institute’s Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certificate program, or the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration certificate required.
• - Completion of health/physical assessment certificate required.
• - BLS certification required.
• - Successful completion of CNA Certification in Oncology preferred.
• - Active member of Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• - 2-3 years recent experience in Oncology and Cancer Therapy (Chemotherapy/Biotherapy).
• - Demonstrated clinical competence in the delivery of IV and Oral Chemotherapy/Biotherapy, blood/blood products.
• - 2-3 years of recent continuous experience and demonstrated competence in IV therapy including challenging IV insertions.
• - Demonstrated competence and recent experience in access and management of central venous access devices, (PICC, Hickman, Port-a-cath).
• - Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a primary nurse in an ambulatory clinic environment preferred.
• - Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with telephone triage nursing principles and practices preferred.
• - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy protocolsand alternatives per disease site.
• - Evidence of excellent physical assessment including history, psycho-social and patient/family teaching skills.
• - Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation according to Cancer Care Ontario guidelines.
• - Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• - Demonstrates effective problem solving/critical thinking skills.
• - Demonstrated knowledge of community services related to Oncology care.
• - Understanding of clinical trials and research methodology.
• - Demonstrated motivation to pursue educational goals.
• - Demonstrated leadership/in-charge skills in the facilitation of interdisciplinary practice and evidence of strong organizational and decision making skills.
• - Demonstrated ability to implement plan of care including independent and interdependent nursing functions.
• - Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives andmeasurements including the collection of workload statistics and audit information.
• - Demonstrated understanding of accountability based practice.
• - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• - Good work and attendance record isrequired.
• - Demonstrates effective time management and problemsolving/critical thinking skills.
• - All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agreetowork within the legislated practices of the Occupational Healthand Safety Act of Ontario.
• - All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• - All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.