RN-TPT(.5) 1A Oncology

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Oncology Medicine unit. Reporting to the Manager of Oncology Nursing Services, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to complex patient populations within a multidisciplinary team, upholding patient- and family-centred care.

The role requires unrestricted RN registration with CNO, BCLS certification, and chemotherapy/biotherapy certification, with strong interprofessional communication and clinical

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Current certification in BCLS.
• DeSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification.
• Experience with complex patient populations including immunosuppressed patients.

Skills

BCLS

Chemotherapy Certification

Oncology Nursing

Interprofessional Communication

Central Venous Line Mgmt

Radiotherapy/Chemo Assessments

Oncology Emergencies

Clinical Assessment

Education

RN license (CNO)

Job description

1A Oncology Medicine

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event you are successful.

Why Join Us?

• 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 OntarioPension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with havingaccess to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strongpension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof ouroverall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. Asyour employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern 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 to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring 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.

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. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

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