Registered Practical Nurse 13 West Oncology

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health’s Oncology Medicine Unit seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for evening and rotating shifts at the Hennick Humber Hospital site in Toronto. You will provide essential nursing care, administer treatments, and support patients through their cancer journey with a patient-centric approach.

The role requires an RPN with eligible registration, BCLS, and oncology-related competencies. Join a diverse, equity-driven team focused on high-quality care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized two-year RPN diploma program.
• Active RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification is required.
• Oncology foundations certification is preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred or related acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Registered Practical Nursing duties as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

Patient education

Prioritization skills

Attendance reliability

Equity inclusion knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Education

Registered Practical Nurse diploma (2 years)

Current RPN registration with CON

Current BCLS certification

DeSouza Oncology Foundations (preferred)

Minimum 1 year acute medical/surgical experience (preferred)

Tools

Meditech experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

At Humber River Health Our Oncology team provides a full range of support to patients who are living with cancer, at all phases of their cancer experience - consultation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and palliative and supportive care.

Role: Registered Practical Nurse to work with our Oncology Medicine Unit.

Location: Hennickk Humber Hospital formerly Wilson Site

Reporting Relationship: Manager, 13 West Oncology Medicine Unit

Hourly Rate: $38.893 - $39.458 per/hour

Hours of work: Evenings, rotating weekdays and weekends.

Union Group: NOWU

Position Responsibilities

• Registered Practical Nursing duties as outlined by the College of Ontario Nurses.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current DeSouza Oncology Foundations, preferred
• Current oncology experience, preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
• Experience with patient health teaching.
• Demonstrated adherence to the hospital’s code of conduct.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, Blood Transfusion, Wound Care Dressing, Medication Administration, Pain Management, etc.
• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement
• Minimum 1 year acute medical/surgical experience, preferred.
• Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.