Registered Practical Nurse – Medicine Oncology

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Brampton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Medicine Oncology team for a 12-month temporary assignment. The role involves days and nights on a 12-hour schedule, on-site at Brampton Civic Hospital, within the N. Medicine Oncology department.

You will be accountable for safe nursing care to less complex patients with predictable outcomes. Required are current Ontario registration, BCLS, and oncology/palliative nursing experience or certification

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Ontario registration in good standing.
• BCLS and medication administration certificate required.
• Experience in oncology/palliative care or related field preferred.
• Ability to teach patients and families and provide discharge instructions.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration within inter-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Safe nursing practice across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provide patient-centered care to ensure safety and well-being.
• Deliver compassionate care in a diverse environment.
• Adhere to infection control and prevention measures.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate as needed using accountability principles.
• Provide health teaching and thorough discharge instructions to support continuity of care.
• Work across Oncology and Palliative Department with other health professionals.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and participate in ongoing learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Leadership

Facilitation

Attendance punctuality

Education

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS required

Medication Administration certificate

Patient assessment course

Nursing practice standards knowledge

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse – Medicine Oncology

• Full-time
• Program: ONCOLOGY
• Site: Brampton Civic Hospital
• Departments: N. Medicine Oncology - 0971.210660001
• Job Category: Oncology/Palliative
• Length of Contract: 12 months
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Union Group: CUPE
• Schedule: Days/Nights 12 hours
• Employment Type: Full Time

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

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-centered 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 courserequired 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, IVtherapy, 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-centered 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, nights, 12 hour shiftsincluding 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 26, 2026]

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