Registered Nurse - Oncology & Medical Day Care Clinic (GMCH) #2026-93
About The Position
A casual Registered Nurse position is available within the Groves Oncology and Medical Day Care Clinic. The Oncology & Medical Day Care Nurse will be involved in all aspects of the oncology and medical day care program including, but not limited to: patient/family assessment, administering & teaching chemotherapy, medical day care activities, providing supportive and palliative care, participation in the development & implementation of patient treatment plans, quality improvement processes, and facilitation of referrals and research initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise in oncology nursing, patient education, and symptom management in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
- Completion of de Souza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course mandatory. Certification must be active and in good standing
- Experience with intravenous insertion, PICC and Port-a-cath access
- Minimum of 2 years of recent (within the last 3 years) experience in systemic chemotherapy administration
- Current BCLS certification
- Knowledge & application of principles of oncology and palliative care nursing
- Proven ability to provide holistic, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, emotionally complex environment
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of cytotoxic agents, patient assessment, and management of oncologic emergencies
- Demonstrated experience in working both independently and as part of inter-professional team
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Computer literacy; working knowledge of a variety of computer systems & software applications
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continuing education and clinical training programs
- Outstanding performance and attendance record required
- Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
- Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired
Nice To Haves
- BScN is an asset
- Completion of de Souza Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice preferred
- Certificate in Oncology Nursing CON(C) an asset
- Familiarity with regional cancer programs and patient navigation pathways is an asset
- Familiarity with OPIS and Cerner an asset
Responsibilities
- Patient/family assessment
- Administering & teaching chemotherapy
- Medical day care activities
- Providing supportive and palliative care
- Participation in the development & implementation of patient treatment plans
- Quality improvement processes
- Facilitation of referrals and research initiatives
- Clinical expertise in oncology nursing
- Patient education
- Symptom management in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Intravenous insertion, PICC and Port-a-cath access
- Systemic chemotherapy administration
- Administration of cytotoxic agents
- Patient assessment
- Management of oncologic emergencies
- Working both independently and as part of inter-professional team
- Leadership
- Computer literacy; working knowledge of a variety of computer systems & software applications
- Professional development, continuing education and clinical training programs
Benefits
- Competitive salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
