Registered Nurse - Pediatric Oncology Case Manager

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Oncology Case Manager role at McMaster Children's Hospital. You will coordinate comprehensive care, acting as the central liaison across the cancer journey and supporting families with education and resources.

The position emphasizes coordination, communication under stress, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, family-centered care for children with cancer.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent pediatric oncology experience in a tertiary care setting within the last 2 years.
• Current BCLS certification and PALS certification.
• APHON Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Provider Course certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care for pediatric oncology patients across the cancer journey.
• Serve as central point of contact to coordinate investigations and care transitions.
• Provide ongoing patient and family education and support throughout treatment.

Skills

Pediatric oncology experience

Clinical research

Family-centered care

Education program development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Chemotherapy administration

Vascular access

Pain management

Communication under stress

Leadership and delegation

Education

Certificate of Registration – CNO (RN)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

APHON Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Provider Course

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Oncology Case Manager

HHS Requisition # 127270

Location

McMaster Children's Hospital

Status

Regular Full-Time

Rate

$41.15 - $58.98 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.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse will be involved with the coordination of comprehensive care for children and youth within the pediatric oncology program. The Registered Nurse serves as a central point of contact, coordinating and facilitating the patient’s care needs across the continuum of their cancer journey. The Registered Nurse functions as a key point of contact and care coordinator, facilitating communication and continuity of care. The nurse assesses and responds to patient needs, coordinates investigations and supports care transitions. The Registered Nurse provides ongoing patient and family education throughout the stages of the patient’s treatment journey and is knowledgeable in oncological innovative therapies and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Recent (2 years) pediatric medical and oncology experience in a tertiary care setting, within the last 3 years
• Current BCLS certification, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certificate
• Current APHON Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Provider Course Certification
• Current knowledge of the nursing care and disease process for children, family-centered care, family roles and structures as affected by acute and chronic illness, growth and development from infancy to adolescence, both normal and abnormal, chronic and acute illness, pain management, palliative care, and death and dying
• Demonstrated skills in physical and psychosocial assessment specific to the pediatric population
• Demonstrated competence in the care of the above pediatric populations including: chemotherapy administration, vascular access, cardiorespiratory monitoring, medication administration and other clinical skills for pediatric patients
• Experience and participation in clinical research
• Experience in development of education and programs and materials with the healthcare team for children with cancer and their families
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill and ability in health teaching for pediatric patients and their families specific to the needs of the above population, including healthcare for specific diseases, procedural preparation and discharge teaching
• Ability to communicate with children and their families under stressful conditions and collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership and delegation abilities and the ability to organize and coordinate patient and family-centered care with other members of the healthcare team
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development and commitment to corporate initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change in patient condition, length of stay, and workload status

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.