Registered Nurse- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Ambulatory Clinic (#118764)

HealthCareCAN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Ontario seeks a Registered Nurse for its Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Ambulatory Clinic. The role involves managing shared care between hospitals and clinics, facilitating communications, and providing education to families. Candidates must have a valid nursing registration, pediatric oncology experience, and strong communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and leadership. This position is part-time, with competitive hourly compensation and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pediatric oncology care.
• Recent outpatient nursing experience is an asset.
• Valid G-Class Ontario driver's license for community travel.

Responsibilities

• Support management of shared care between hospitals and clinics.
• Facilitate communication between hospital and POGO Satellite partners.
• Identify education needs of Satellite sites to comply with POGO standards.

Skills

Health teaching for pediatric patients

Collaboration with community resources

Communication skills

Leadership within a healthcare team

Mentorship and peer coaching

Education

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current APHON Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider

Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Ambulatory Clinic (#118764)

HHS Requisition # 118764
Location: McMaster Children’s Hospital
Status: Regular Part-Time
Rate: $39.07 – $56.00 Hourly

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Pediatric Hematology & Oncology ambulatory clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive care to patients with pediatric blood and oncology diagnoses. The care includes acute tertiary and subspecialty oncology medical and surgical care within a family centered environment. The Hematology & Oncology pediatric team provides care in the outpatient setting in collaboration with the inpatient and community teams.

Position Summary

McMaster Children’s Hospital is proud to be a Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) Provincial Pediatric Oncology Satellite partner, supporting care closer to home. The POGO Satellite Program is a networked, shared-care system based on a partnership between Ontario’s tertiary hospitals (hospitals with childhood cancer programs such as CHEO, SickKids, London Health Sciences, McMaster Children’s Hospital) and POGO Satellite Clinics. POGO Satellite Clinics are located in areas where the caseload is large enough to maintain the expertise needed, and where patient travel, cost and family disruption will be reduced.

The POGO Satellite Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the management of shared care between McMaster Children’s Hospital and the POGO Satellite Clinics. The Satellite Program Coordinator is a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology ambulatory clinic and works as a liaison to refer and provide orientation to families about the POGO Satellite program and to facilitate communication between hospital and POGO Satellite partner. The Satellite Program Coordinator helps to identify education needs of the Satellite sites and ensures adherence to the standards and guideline set out in the POGO Satellite Manual.

Schedule Work Hours

Weekdays; days/evenings.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of three years of recent experience in the care of pediatric oncology patients in a dedicated oncology setting
• Recent experience with primary nursing in an outpatient setting an asset
• Current APHON Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider required
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) is an asset
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and ongoing re-certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in health teaching for pediatric patients and their families specific to the needs of the clinic population
• Demonstrated knowledge with community partnership
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
• Demonstrated leadership within a healthcare team
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within the interdisciplinary health and support team
• Demonstrated mentorship and peer coaching
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills
• Experience collaborating with community resources including home care, school, and the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)
• Valid G-Class Ontario driver’s license and use of insured vehicle for community travel

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.