Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Natural Factors; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Oncology Nurse to join their compassionate team. This temporary position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing specialized care to oncology patients. You will utilize your expertise in patient assessment and oncology nursing to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. The role includes a commitment to continuous education and collaboration with a diverse healthcare team, ensuring high-quality care. If you are passionate about improving community health and ready to embrace cutting-edge medical technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan

Health and Wellness resources

Professional development opportunities

Discounts from choice providers

Qualifications

• Minimum three months of recent oncology experience required.
• Theoretical knowledge of oncology patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to oncology patients and manage symptoms.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Oncology Nursing

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Tools

BCLS Certification

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

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.

Position Information

Temporary position until approximately July 04, 2026.

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 of recent oncology 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;
• Demonstrates competencies of the specialized oncology nurse as described by CANO;
• Understands qualify 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 (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

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.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.