Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Clinic - BC Cancer - Surrey

BC Cancer; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for their Oncology Clinic. In this vital role, you will deliver holistic nursing care to oncology patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their treatment journey. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create tailored care plans, administer essential medications, and monitor patient progress. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance. Join a dedicated team that strives for excellence in patient care and embraces diversity and equity in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive nursing orientation program

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance with daytime shifts

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BCCNM registration and CPR certification.
• One year of recent experience in oncology nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions to treatments.
• Maintain patient records and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Symptom Management

Care Plan Development

Cultural Competence

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current CPR (Level C) certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Clinic

BC Cancer
Surrey, BC

The General Duty Staff Nurse is responsible for providing holistic nursing care to oncology patients during their cancer care experience including but not limited to: assessment, intervention, symptom management, treatment coordination and administration, teaching, counselling, support and follow up consistent with established policies and standards of care.

What you'll do

1. Provide direct patient care to Oncology patients by performing duties such as patient assessment, reviewing patient and family history, and developing and implementing a nursing care plan specific to the patient needs considering psychosocial, cultural, ethnic contexts. Deliver treatment as per prescribed protocols.
2. Collaborate with patients, family, and multidisciplinary team members to develop treatment/care plan for the patient and through ongoing assessment, assists in the modification of the treatment/care plan as the patient progresses through the stages of care.
3. Administer medications, injections, blood products and IV fluids as required by the care plan. Monitor patient reactions to treatment and changes in physical or mental status and uses independent judgment as to when to consult a physician.
4. Maintain patient records by collecting and documenting patient information and health care history, nursing assessment, telephone communications, symptom and side effect management, patient and family education and care evaluations.
5. Admit, transfer or discharge patients according to BC Cancer policies and Centre directives.
6. Assist the patient in interpretation of their care plan. Refer patients to other health care professionals and programs in the agency and in the community, health services as required.
7. Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to emergency procedures and safety policies and standards.

What you bring

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
2. Current CPR (Level C) certification.
3. One (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
5. Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts.

Core Competencies:

1. Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
2. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Comprehensive BC Cancer nursing orientation program.
• Help us maintain the highest patient survival rate in Canada.
• Use state-of-the-art technology and the latest, evidence-based treatments.
• Be a respected member of Canada's collaborative leading oncology clinical teams.
• Find work-life balance with Monday-Friday, daytime shifts (with occasional Saturdays).
• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.

Job Type:

Regular, Full-Time

Wage:

$41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

Location:

13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday: 0800-1600 or as operationally required.

Requisition Number:

181855E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at

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