Registered Nurse, 6W Radiation Oncology and Medi

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan

Insurance protection

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is a leading multi-campus teaching hospital located in Ottawa, Ontario. We are seeking an Oncology Nurse with at least three months of recent medicine experience and active CNO registration to join our caring team.

Required certifications include DeSouza or ONS, with ongoing maintenance. The role involves day and night shifts, including weekends, in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.
• Minimum three months of recent medicine experience.
• DeSouza or ONS certification mandatory and must be maintained; certification due within 12 months if not held.
• Knowledge of nursing process in oncology and related illnesses.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and health teams.
• Commitment to continuing education and self-evaluation.
• Knowledge of CVAD care and maintenance; leadership skills desirable.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology nursing care and patient education in a clinical setting.
• Assess patient needs, apply nursing processes, and coordinate with the care team.
• Utilize CVAD care and emergency management knowledge as part of daily duties.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and teaching activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Clinical assessment

Patient teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

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.

Basic Requirements

• Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO);
• Minimum three (3) months recent medicine experience;
• 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;
• 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));
• Demonstrates competencies of the specialized oncology nurse as described by CANO;
• Membership to CANO/ONS;
• Membership to RNAO;
• Previous computer experience.

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.

• comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan
• insurance protection
• 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].