Registered Nurse (Oncology)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse with Oncology experience to provide comprehensive cancer care within a multidisciplinary team. You will apply nursing theory and evidence-based practice to patients with cancer/hematological diagnoses, following CCO and CANO guidelines.

The role requires advanced assessment, chemotherapy/biotherapy administration, IV and central venous access management, and strong communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Ontario license and registration.
• Completion of chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate program or ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy cert.
• Health/physical assessment certificate required.
• BLS certification required.
• CNA Oncology certification preferred.
• CANO membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs related to cancer/hematological care.
• Follow Cancer Care Ontario guidelines and CANO guidelines.
• Provide care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

IV/biotherapy administration

Central venous access devices

Ambulatory clinic experience

Telephone triage nursing

Chemotherapy protocols knowledge

Physical/psychosocial assessment

Documentation accuracy

Time management

Critical thinking

Community services knowledge

Clinical trials knowledge

Leadership in interdisciplinary teams

Education

Registered Nurse with College of Nurses of Ontario registration

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certificate (Provincial Standardized or ONS)

Health/physical assessment certificate

BLS certification

CNA Certification in Oncology (preferred)

CANO membership preferred

Job description

Overview

The RN is responsible to apply nursing theory, practical experience, awareness of community services and physiological and psychological principles of health and disease in the care of the Oncology patient. Care will be delivered as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of Michael Garron Hospital, a division of the Toronto East Health Network. Nurses will be responsible for following OH-Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) guidelines for cancer care as well as the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) guidelines. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patients needs relative to nursing care of a patient with a cancer/hematological diagnosis. Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

The RN is responsible to apply nursing theory, practical experience, awareness of community services and physiological and psychological principles of health and disease in the care of the Oncology patient. Care will be delivered as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of Michael Garron Hospital, a division of the Toronto East Health Network. Nurses will be responsible for following OH-Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) guidelines for cancer care as well as the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) guidelines. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patients needs relative to nursing care of a patient with a cancer/hematological diagnosis. Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Education

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completion of de Souza Institute’s Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certificate program, or the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration certificate required.
• Completion of health/physical assessment certificate required.
• BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of CNA Certification in Oncology preferred.
• Active member of Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years recent experience in Oncology and Cancer Therapy (Chemotherapy/Biotherapy).
• Demonstrated clinical competence in the delivery of IV and Oral Chemotherapy/Biotherapy, blood/blood products.
• 2-3 years of recent continuous experience and demonstrated competence in IV therapy including challenging IV insertions.
• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in access and management of central venous access devices, (PICC, Hickman, Port-a-cath).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a primary nurse in an ambulatory clinic environment preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with telephone triage nursing principles and practices preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy protocolsand alternatives per disease site.
• Evidence of excellent physical assessment including history, psycho-social and patient/family teaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation according to Cancer Care Ontario guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving/critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community services related to Oncology care.
• Understanding of clinical trials and research methodology.
• Demonstrated motivation to pursue educational goals.
• Demonstrated leadership/in-charge skills in the facilitation of interdisciplinary practice and evidence of strong organizational and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement plan of care including independent and interdependent nursing functions.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements including the collection of workload statistics and audit information.
• Demonstrated understanding of accountability based practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Good work and attendance record isrequired.
• Demonstrates effective time management and problem solving/critical thinking skills.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agreetowork within the legislated practices of the Occupational Healthand Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

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