RN-FT 1A Oncology

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide quality oncology nursing care to complex patient populations in Northwestern Ontario. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient- and family-centered care in alignment with professional standards and hospital policies.

Reporting to the Manager of Oncology Nursing Services, you will apply advanced nursing skills in chemotherapy and radiotherapy settings, contribute to a learning

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse in Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification required
• Experience with complex oncology patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to oncology patients, including complex cases
• Work within a multidisciplinary health care team
• Adhere to Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and hospital policies
• Support patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) philosophy

Skills

Nursing process

Interprofessional communication

Oncology nursing

Wound care

Immunosuppressed patient care

Care of complex patients

Care planning

Education

RN registration Ontario

BCLS Certification

Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification

Tools

Central Venous Line Management

Radiotherapy/chemo patient assessments

Toxicity grading & management

Job description

· ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

· CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong

pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our

overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As

your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Oncology Nursing Services, you will beresponsible for providing quality nursing care to

patients including complex patient populations whose outcomes arenot predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary

health care team, you will practice within the ProfessionalStandards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the

Standards of Care identified by CANO and CCO, the Philosophy ofpatient and family centered care, mission vision,

values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre.

Applicants must the following qualifications:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse withthe College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certification in BCLS
• deSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & BiotherapyCertification course
• Recent knowledge in Medical Nursing with experience in the careof complex patient populations, including, but not limited to: care of immunosuppressed patients (oral care, woundprevention, wound care, safety precautions)
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery
• Collaborates and provides consult to Registered PracticeNurse's when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected
• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand take appropriate action
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
• Strong interprofessional and communication skills
• Central Venous Line Management
• Radiotherapy and chemotherapy patient assessments
• Toxicity grading and management
• Advanced knowledge in oncology emergency assessments andinterventions

Salary Range: $41.150 to 58.980

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.