Registered Nurse - Oncology (LMH) #2025-217

whca; Mount Forest; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

North Wellington Health Care's Louise Marshall Hospital is seeking a casual Registered Nurse in Oncology. The role covers patient assessment, chemotherapy teaching, and day care activities while supporting treatment planning and palliative care.

Ideal candidates hold Ontario RN registration, a related degree, and oncology certifications. Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration are essential, with availability for on‑call department scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• BScN or related degree completed or in progress preferred.
• Completion of de Souza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course or ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course mandatory.
• Certificate in Oncology Nursing CON(C) an asset.
• Experience with intravenous insertion, PICC and Portacath access.
• Current experience in systemic chemotherapy administration.
• Experience with medical day care procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, and lumbar puncture.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Knowledge & application of principles of oncology and palliative care nursing.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continuing education and clinical training programs.

Responsibilities

• The Oncology Nurse will be involved in patient/family assessment and teaching chemotherapy.
• Provide supportive and palliative care and participate in patient treatment plans.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes and facilitate referrals and research initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attendance record

Education

BScN or related degree

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Oncology nursing certifications CON(C) asset

Job description

November 19, 2025

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL

POSTING #2025-217

REGISTERED NURSE - ONCOLOGY

(CASUAL)

A casual Registered Nurse position is available at Louise Marshall Hospital within the Oncology department.

The Oncology Nurse will be involved in all aspects of the oncology and medical day care program including, but not limited to: patient/family assessment, administering & teaching chemotherapy, medical day care activities, providing supportive and palliative care, participation in the development & implementation of patient treatment plans, quality improvement processes, and facilitation of referrals and research initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• BScN or related degree completed or in progress preferred
• Completion of de Souza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course or ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course mandatory
• Completion of de Souza Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice preferred
• Certificate in Oncology Nursing CON(C) an asset
• Experience with intravenous insertion, PICC and Portacath access
• Current experience in systemic chemotherapy administration
• Experience with medical day care procedures including but not limited to paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, and lumbar puncture
• Current BCLS certification
• Knowledge & application of principles of oncology and palliative care nursing
• Demonstrated experience in working both independently and as part of inter-professional team
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Computer literacy; working knowledge of a variety of computer systems & software applications
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continuing education and clinical training programs
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
  

SALARY:

• $40.24- $57.68 per hour

HOURS OF WORK:

• As per department schedule, on an as needed basis

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston and District Hospital) may be eligible for Tuition Reimbursement through the Ministry of Health’s Tuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN) working in remote and rural areas.

To learn more about eligibility visit the following link:

https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/northernhealth/docs/tuition_prog_guidelines.pdf