Registered Nurse, Malignant Hematology/Oncology - Talent Pool

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

153d • CA$40 - CA$58 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a talent pool for Princess Margaret Cancer Care. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model, and the mission and vision of nursing at UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program required
• De Souza or ONS Chemotherapy certification is required (at hire or within 6 months of hire)
• Strong crisis intervention/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with all interdisciplinary and direct care team members
• Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model
• Ability to function entirely independently
• 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
• Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision-making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in cancer care is an asset
• Blood & marrow transplant experience preferred
• Oncology certification with CNA preferred (or commitment to obtain certification required)
• Oncology certification 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 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.
• Commitment to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed