Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in Oncology at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. This role involves providing nursing care to patients undergoing Chemotherapy within a client and family-centred care model. The nurse will work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, aiming to enhance patient and family quality of life. Responsibilities include consulting and collaborating with other healthcare providers, demonstrating expertise and leadership in nursing practice, maintaining clinical competence, and participating in hospital committees and research projects as assigned. VCH is committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments, and is a proud participant in the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) to enhance nursing practice and quality of care.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Graduation from an approved school of nursing plus two years previous related experience supplemented by courses in the care of cancer patients or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Hospital.
- Oncology certification required.
- Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care.
- Broad knowledge of BCCNM's standards for nursing practice.
- Thorough knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of drugs used in a Chemotherapy environment.
- Thorough knowledge of nursing problems commonly encountered in a Chemotherapy environment.
- Thorough knowledge of the physiological and behavioural aspects of cancer illnesses.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
- Demonstrated ability in nursing practice to assess and manage Chemotherapy care.
- Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing accurately, concisely, and clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to teach patients and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Skill in techniques appropriate to cancer care nursing.
- Skill in the use of monitoring and support equipment.
- Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care to patients undergoing Chemotherapy.
- Works independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.
- Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers.
- Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice.
- Maintains and advances clinical competence.
- Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
