Registered Nurse - Inpatient Leukemia

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a large, comprehensive cancer treatment facility with extensive inpatient beds, research space, and radiation treatment machines. As a member of the UHN and Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation and standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The successful candidate will be committed to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model.

Requirements

• Completion of a university, college, or other approved nursing program required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Chemotherapy administration certification
• Experience in the care of the client with oncologic disorders required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with interdisciplinary & direct care team
• Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model
• Ability to function entirely independently
• Strong crisis intervention/problem solving skills
• Evidence of strong physical assessment and the ability to predict changes in patient status
• Evidence of effective psychosocial, and patient/family teaching skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
• Recent hematology/oncology/bone marrow transplant experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree