Registered Nurse

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, renowned for patient care and cancer research. This permanent full-time role requires strong clinical skills, commitment to nursing standards, and offers a competitive hourly wage with various benefits.

Benefits

Wellness services & offerings

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts including travel and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum three (3) years nursing experience in an Ambulatory setting preferred.
• Oncology nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent nursing care.
• Ensure practice is consistent with professional standards and ethical framework.
• Participate in continuing education activities for professional development.

Skills

Excellent IV and venipuncture skills

Demonstrated ability to utilize nursing process

Good verbal and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Certificate in Oncology Nursing

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S) certification

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification

Job description

• Department: Hematology and Medical Oncology

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site:Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:Acute Care Program--Urgent Care Clinic, Radiation Nursing Clinic, Day Oncology Clinic, Central Line Blood Draws, Procedure Clinic and Post Operative Care unit
Reports to:Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range:$39.07 – 56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance to the collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 8,10 and 12 hours shifts with different start time
Shifts:37.5 hours per week
Status:Permanent full time
Closing Date:June 12, 2025

Job Summary

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is one of the top 5 research centers in the world with an outstanding reputation for leading patient care, breakthrough research and high-quality teaching. Located in Toronto, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is the only facility in Canada devoted to cancer research, treatment and education.

Duties

As a member of the UHN, the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team and Ambulatory Clinics, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation / standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at UHN; ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure; demonstrating commitment to professional life-long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession (performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care; performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and / or requested).

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Bachelors of Science in Nursingpreferred
• Certificate in Oncology Nursing and/or CNA Oncology Certification preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years nursing experience in an Ambulatory setting preferred.
• Oncology nursing experience required
• Current B.C.L.S. certification required.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred
• Emergency and Critical Care Nursing experience preferred
• Completion of CORN1 course preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S) certification preferred
• Excellent IV and venipuncture skills required with working knowledge of Central Venous Catheters (PICCs, Ports and tunneled lines)
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating care
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
• Evidence of good psycho-social and patient / family teaching skills
• Demonstrated leadership / in-charge skills, and evidence of strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.