Registered Nurse, Medical Day Care PTC 2025 - 6250

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Day Clinic/Oncology. The ideal candidate will administer treatments and conduct patient assessments, ensuring safety and quality care. A diploma in Nursing is required along with specific certifications and experience in oncologic and palliative care. This role supports a diverse work environment and requires COVID-19 vaccination.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group Benefits including Health & Dental for full-time employees

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Completion of the palliative care oncology course or evidence of continuous education in oncology/palliative care.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning related to oncology/palliative/hematology nursing.
• Current oncologic and palliative care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive therapies to oncology patients.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments in oncology physician clinics.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

EMR systems

acute care

ICU experience

hospice care

nursing

catheterization

critical care

medication administration

tube feeding

Education

Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to create healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why CMH

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits including Health & Dental for full-time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion. To learn more about CMH, please visit our website.

Position

Salary Range: $39.07 - $56.00 per hour

Role: Registered Nurse – Medical Day Clinic / Oncology

As an integral member of the Medical Day Clinic team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for administering chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive therapies to patients in the Medical Day Clinic and for completing comprehensive patient assessments in the oncology physician clinics. The physical demands may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive therapies to oncology patients.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments in oncology physician clinics.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Completion of the palliative care oncology course or evidence of continuous education in oncology/palliative care; certificate in Oncology Nursing or working toward it.
• Canadian Nurses Association CON (C) certification or completion within three years.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning related to oncology/palliative/hematology nursing.
• Current oncologic and palliative care nursing experience.
• Knowledge and competence in management of oncologic and hematologic and other end-stage disease processes; managing complex pain and symptoms.
• Psychosocial skills and experience providing supportive emotional care to palliative patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of oncologic emergencies and ability to act within a multidisciplinary team.
• Certification and competency in IV therapy; care and management of Central Venous Access Devices including blood sampling.
• Completion of either the De Sousa chemotherapy/biotherapy course or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification.
• Familiarity with blood products and transfusion protocols.
• Commitment to health and safety guidelines per regulatory bodies (NIOSH, CCO, CANO, etc.).
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.

Additional Requirements

Required COVID-19 vaccination as per Health Canada approval, subject to applicable accommodations.

The successful external applicant will provide a current (original) criminal record check dated within two months of the conditional offer, as requested by Human Resources in accordance with federal and provincial legislation.

Inclusion and diversity

CMH is committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA communities. We promise to provide reasonable accommodation throughout recruitment and selection. We are members of CCDI and share resources to support diversity and inclusion.

Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Mari Iromoto. Director of Human Resources: Susan Toth. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Notes

CMH may use AI-based tools to assist in applicant screening to reduce bias and support fair hiring practices. These tools do not replace human decision-making and results are audited for quality and equity.

Key Skills

EMR systems, acute care, ICU experience, hospice care, nursing, catheterization, critical care, medication administration, tube feeding.