Registered Nurse - Oncology

Timmins and District Hospital; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Timmins is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Oncology to provide patient care, conduct assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing diploma or degree and a current Certificate of Competence. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice. Bilingualism is a plus. The position offers a starting salary of $39.07/hour, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a diploma or baccalaureate (B.Sc.N.) nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in oncology nursing is an asset.
• Current certification in BCLS and vascular access devices.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Provide nursing care for chemotherapy treatment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical leadership skills

Ability to work in a team

Organizational skills

Experience with electronic documentation

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Current Certificate of Competence

Oncology Nursing Certificate program

Tools

Meditech Client Service OE

Mosaiq

Job description

Registered Nurse

Oncology

Position Summary

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and according to the policies and procedures of Timmins and District Hospital. To provide nursing care to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment and the safe administration of simple and complex chemotherapy agents, Immunotherapy and blood products.

Position Responsibilities

• Knowledge and ability to provide family centered care within a client focus setting.
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and clinical leadership skills.
• Must be well‑organized and able to deal effectively with the stress of an active unit.
• Must collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be committed to professional development by:
• A current annual written learning plan and portfolio
• Membership in at least one Oncology related professional organization.
• Monitoring of continuing education opportunities (i.e. seminars, workshops, rounds), presentation to in‑service groups re: chemotherapy, articles reviewed, video tapes, audio tapes and summarizing yearly the number of hours of continuing on‑going education.
• Must be aware of possible health risks of working with anti‑neoplastic and agree to carry out the necessary safeguarding practices to minimize risks to his/her daily nursing practice.
• Must be experienced in electronic documentation within Meditech Client Service OE and Mosaiq.

Position Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a diploma or baccalaureate (B.Sc.N.) nursing program and possess a current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in oncology nursing in an active clinical care setting would be an asset.
• Current certification in BCLS, peripheral IV initiation and maintenance and vascular access devices.
• Must be able to understand and apply the nursing principles and interventions associated with chemotherapy and complex medication administration.
• CVAA certification and de Souza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course or commitment to complete within 1 year.
• Successful completion of Oncology Nursing Certificate program will be considered an asset.
• Employment history must demonstrate regular attendance at work.
• Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
• All TADH staff members must follow the COVID‑19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up‑to‑date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
• Starting salary of $39.07/hour; $76,186.50/year (As per Step 1 of the ONA collective agreement).
• Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. *

Interested applicants must submit their résumé to the Department of Human Resources, Timmins and District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone [phone]; Fax [phone]; Attention: Kayla Kampman, email [e-mail] .

*In the spirit of equity and inclusion, lived experience including intersectionality as a racialized individual, a woman, a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, or a Person with a Disability will be a large consideration in the selection process.

Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

TADH is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. TADH is dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.