Registered Nurse - Inpatient Leukemia

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 15A Inpatient Leukemia unit at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. The role is 22.5 hours per week, temporary part-time with a one-year contract, and the site is the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

The RN delivers compassionate, collaborative care, performs head-to-toe assessments, administers blood products and IV meds, and may participate in chemotherapy administration through the DeSouza Institute.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Flexible and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• BScN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, collaborative and competent nursing care in line with UHN standards.
• Adhering to professional and ethical guidelines.
• Pursuing continuing education to meet patient needs and professional standards.
• Performing head-to-toe assessments and nursing duties as assigned.
• Administering blood products and IV medications via central venous access.
• Chemotherapy administration offered through DeSouza Institute.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Time management

Flexibility

Education

BScN (preferred)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job 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.

www.uhn.ca

Union: ONA PMH
New or Replacement Role: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: 15A Inpatient Leukemia
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour(start rate is non-negotiable)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days & Nights, Weekends, Holidays 12 hours shifts
Status: Temporary Part-Time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: October 8, 2026

Position Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.15A Leukemia unit is a 17th bed nursing unit with skilled oncology nurses working in a team model approach caring for newly diagnosed Leukemia patients. The team members are able to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families during their length of stay which averages about 1 month. The team members are positive and passionate about achieving best patient care outcomes by advocating for safety. The unit has a dedicated Advance Practice Nurse Educators and Patient Care Coordinator shared within the Leukemia program to support nursing and the multidisciplinary team members. There are educational opportunities available for all staff to enhance their knowledge and skill.

Duties

• 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 the 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.
• Performing head to toe assessments
• Administering blood products and intravenous meds via central venous access device
• Chemotherapy administration offered through DeSouza Institute

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within a interdisciplinary patient care team
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills
• BScN degree preferred

Why join UHN?

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.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• 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.

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.