Registered Nurse, 6E Medical Oncology

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is hiring to fill a nursing role in oncology with days and nights shifts, including weekends. You must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold DeSouza/ONS certifications or obtain them within 12 months.

A minimum of three months medicine experience, strong assessment and teaching abilities, and CVAD care knowledge are required. BScN and bilingual English/French skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.
• DeSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy (DeSouza) or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification required or must obtain within 12 months.
• Minimum three months recent medicine experience.
• Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process as it relates to oncology and ability to apply clinically.
• Knowledge of care for patients with oncological diagnosis and related illness; ability to apply knowledge clinically.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Oncology care knowledge

Nursing assessment

CVAD care

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

CNA/ONS/CON(C) Oncology certification

BCLS Certification

Tools

Computer literacy

EMR experience

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

About The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and nights, including weekends, 12 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO);
• Desouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy (DeSouza) or ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) certification is mandatory, including ongoing maintenance of certification. Individuals that do not have this certification will be screened in however must obtain certification within 12 months of hire date;
• Minimum three (3) months recent medicine experience;
• Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process as it relates to oncology patient and the ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Theoretical knowledge of the care of patients with oncological diagnosis and related illness / diseases, and ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
• Commitment to personal continuing education activities and self-evaluation activities;
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines;
• Understands Quality Improvement and is able to guide change using the PDSA model;
• Demonstrates leadership skills and abilities;
• Demonstrates the ability to assess patient and family learning needs and the ability to plan and provide appropriate teaching individually and in a group setting;
• Superior assessment skills and knowledge of interventions related to oncological symptom management and oncological emergencies;
• Demonstrates ability and application of knowledge related to Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD), including care and maintenance;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN);
• BCLS Certification;
• C.N.A. - Oncology certification (CON(C);
• Membership to CANO/ONS;
• Membership to RNAO;
• Previous computer experience.
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).

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What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].