RN-TPT (.5) 1A Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for Oncology Medicine. You will provide nursing care to patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold PFCC principles while delivering treatments and supportive care within established standards.

The role requires CNON registration, BCLS, and chemotherapy certification, with experience in medical oncology and complex patient populations.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN with College of Nurses of Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• Current BCLS certification.
• deSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification.
• Recent Medical Nursing experience with complex patient populations including immunosuppressed.
• Ability to use the Nursing Process for individualized care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to oncology patients including complex populations.
• Practice within professional standards and CANO/CCO guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team and consult with RPNs as needed.
• Demonstrate strong interprofessional and communication skills.
• Manage Central Venous Line care and monitor radiotherapy/chemotherapy patient assessments.
• Demonstrate toxicity grading and oncology emergency readiness.

Skills

RN Registration

BCLS

Chemotherapy Certification

Medical Nursing

Nursing Process

Interprofessional Collaboration

Central Venous Line

Oncology Emergencies

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 leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a values-based team environment.
• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

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

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 patients and 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. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Oncology Nursing Services, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Standards of Care identified by CANO and CCO, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must the following qualifications:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the 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 & Biotherapy Certification course.
• Recent knowledge in Medical Nursing with experience in the care of complex patient populations, including, but not limited to: care of immunosuppressed patients (oral care, wound prevention, wound care, safety precautions).
• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with his/her basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery.
• Collaborates and provides consult to Registered Practice Nurse's when patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected.
• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and 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 and interventions.

Salary Range: $41.150 to 58.980

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence 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 at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible 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 serve and 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 we are identified as an English/French speaking health sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than 11:59p.m. on Monday, 12 October, 2026.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our