Right now we are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work with our Oncology Daycare Unit .

Employee Status: Temporary Full Time

Duration: June 5, 2027

Location: Hennick Humber Hospital (formerly Wilson Site)

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Cancer Care Clinic

Hourly Rate: $38.893 - $39.458 per hour

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8-hour day shift

Union Group: NOWU

Position Responsibilities

Provides patient and family centered care within the RPN scope of practice, based on the three-factor framework of the College of Nurses of Ontario

Ensures that practice is consistent with entry to practice competencies, standards of practice, guidelines and legislation such as safe administration of supportive treatments based on the RPN scope of practice and Ontario Health – Cancer Care Ontario (OH-CCO) competency

Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of patient’s cancer care plan throughout the continuum of care.

Provides health teaching, cancer-related symptom management support and monitoring, and communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team

Collaborates with Registered Nurses (RNs) and other members of the interprofessional health care team.

Utilizes the Meditech system for documentation of patient care.

Participates in project teams or Hospital committees as required.

Acts as a role model and promotes high reliability by identifying and integrating safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and high-quality care.

Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of current staff members and students

Other duties as assigned by Manager/delegate

Qualifications





Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two-year diploma program

Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current BCLS certification

2 years current experience in oncology required

Current De Souza Institute Oncology Foundations, preferred

Current De Souza Institute Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification is required; or to complete within 1 year of hire

Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities

Experience with patient health teaching

Demonstrates adherence to the hospital’s code of conduct, and living HRH values

Demonstrates excellent patient assessment skills

Demonstrates competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to): medication administration, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, CVAD management, blood and specimen collection, blood product transfusion, wound care assessment and management, pain and symptom management, etc.

Reliable, consistent attendance and discipline free record is a requirement.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team, patients, family members and visitors.

Demonstrates ability to work well independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and high patient volume area

Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning,



professional development, and continuous quality improvement

An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Oncology Daycare (Ontario)
🏢 Humber River Health
📍 Ontario