Oncology Nurse II
About The Position
CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency that provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services to patients receiving medical assessment, treatment, or follow-up at CancerCare Manitoba. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care. The Registered Nurse assesses patients' and families' physical, psychosocial, and spiritual responses to the disease process and/or treatment and provides nursing interventions that include physical care to manage disease and treatment-related symptoms, psychosocial support, and education to encourage active participation in decision-making and self-care. The Registered Nurse works a variable schedule across CCMB sites in Winnipeg and collaborates within a multi-disciplinary team environment to foster an atmosphere of respect and caring.
Requirements
- Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- Knowledge of Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
- Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Satisfactory employment record.
- Must be able to work in Canada legally.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing from an accredited academic institution.
- Three (3) years of experience in medical/surgical or ambulatory care.
- Previous experience in chemotherapy administration and IV insertion.
- Knowledge and experience with oncology.
- Experience with electronic charting.
- CNA Certified Oncology Nurse [CON(C)].
- Member of a professional association (e.g. ARNM).
- Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
- Knowledge of Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of Principles of delegation.
- Knowledge and experience with wound care.
- Knowledge and experience with patients receiving radiation therapy.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Leadership and self-development.
- Ability to speak French.
Responsibilities
- Providing professional registered nursing services to patients receiving medical assessment, treatment, or follow-up.
- Providing independent nursing services.
- Administering prescribed treatments.
- Taking a leadership role within the healthcare team.
- Facilitating coordination of patient care.
- Assessing patients' and families' physical, psychosocial, and spiritual responses to the disease process and/or treatment.
- Providing nursing interventions including physical care to manage disease and treatment-related symptoms.
- Providing psychosocial support and education to encourage active participation in decision-making and self-care.
- Working a variable schedule across CCMB sites in Winnipeg.
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment to foster an atmosphere of respect and caring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
