Registered Nurse - Talent Pool (17A/B Medical/Radiation Oncology)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Registered Nurse in a dynamic talent pool for the Radiation Oncology department. This role emphasizes compassionate care and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that patient needs are prioritized above all else. With a commitment to professional development and excellence in nursing practice, you'll be part of a vibrant community dedicated to transforming lives through healthcare. The University Health Network offers a supportive environment where your skills will contribute to groundbreaking patient care and research, making a significant impact in the field of oncology nursing. If you're ready to elevate your career in a diverse and inclusive setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Commitment to Primary Nursing Care and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent nursing care.
• Participate in continuing education to meet patient needs.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Crisis intervention/problem solving

Communication skills

Physical assessment

Psycho-social teaching skills

Team building

Leadership skills

Oncology nursing experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.)

Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Registered Nurse - Talent Pool (17A/B Medical/Radiation Oncology)

• Full-time
• Department: Other (Not Listed)

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompassesToronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Disclaimer:This is a talent pool only for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre -7A/B Medical/Radiation Oncology. We appreciate your interest and will be in touch if a suitable opening becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Position Summary

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN; ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure; demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession; performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care; performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program
• Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with all interdisciplinary and direct care team members.
• Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model.
• Ability to function entirely independently.
• Strong crisis intervention/problem solving skills.
• Evidence of strong physical assessment and the ability to predict changes in patient status.
• Evidence of effective psycho-social, and patient/family teaching skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision-making skills.
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning.
• Experience in Oncology nursing preferred

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPPhttps://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.