Registered Practical Nurse - Medicine Oncology

Williamoslerhealthsystem1; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Oncology and Palliative Department. The role focuses on safe, patient‑centred care with a strong emphasis on palliative and cancer care in a fast-paced inter‑professional team.

The candidate will be required to have recent oncology/palliative experience, a Palliative Care or CHPN certificate (or to obtain within one year), and an oncology nursing course.

Qualifications

• Recent palliative and oncology nursing experience within the last five years.
• Palliative care certificate or Certified Hospice Palliative Care Nurse certificate required or to be acquired within one year.
• Oncology nursing practice course required or completed within one year.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS certification required.
• Demonstrated leadership and inter‑professional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe nursing practice using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Provide patient-centered care to ensure safety and well-being.
• Deliver compassionate care within a diverse environment.
• Follow infection control and prevention measures.
• Respond to emergencies and consult when needed with transfer of accountability.
• Provide health teaching and discharge instructions for continuity of care in the community.

Skills

Palliative care

Oncology nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Interprofessional teamwork

Leadership

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

RPN license - Ontario

Palliative care certificate

Oncology nursing course

BCLS certification

Tools

Medication Administration certificate

Patient assessment course

Job description

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in the Oncology and Palliative Department. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Accountabilities

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
• Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Recent experience within the last five years palliative and oncology nursing experience required

Proficient in core competencies for palliative care including pain assessment tools (palliative performance sale and Edmonton symptom assessment system) required

Palliative Care certificate or Certified Hospice Palliative Care Nurse certificate required or acquired within one year of hire

Foundation in oncology nursing practice course required or successful completion acquired within one year of hire

Must have an in-depth understanding of the physiological nature of cancer and its effect on the human state

Recent experience in care of patient with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, tracheostomy, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection and isolation

Core competencies

• Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• BCLS required
• Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision‑making skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter‑professional team
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family‑centred care
• Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical‑thinking skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment
• Exemplary clinical practice within an inter‑professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
• Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
• Excellent physical assessment skills required
• Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record

Hours: Currently days/evenings, 8 and 12 hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:

• Minimum: $36.08 per hour
• Maximum: $39.02 per hour

Internal application deadline: [August 4, 2026]

#TFT - 9 months

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