The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position with highly motivated, team‑oriented professional:

Temporary Full‑Time Registered Nurse - Oncology Department
Reporting to the Director- Pharmacy, Oncology & Professional Practice, the Oncology Registered Nurse plays a key role in the assessment, treatment, and follow‑up care of patients receiving systemic therapy for cancer. The successful candidate will support safe, evidence‑based, compassionate care throughout the treatment trajectory, while contributing to a cooperative and patient‑centered Oncology program.

Responsibilities

Provides safe, comprehensive nursing care to Oncology patients receiving systemic therapy, including ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care

Completes and documents health assessments at the onset of systemic therapy and throughout the treatment trajectory

Administers chemotherapy/biotherapy and supportive treatments in accordance with hospital policies and standards (DeSouza trained RN required)

Monitors for, identifies, and responds to treatment‑related symptoms, side effects, and adverse events in collaboration with the interprofessional team

Provides patient and family education to support informed decision‑making, self‑management, and continuity of care

Promotes a multidisciplinary, patient‑centred approach and communicates effectively with internal teams and regional/community partners

Supports patient safety through medication order verification, independent double checks, and safe handling of hazardous drugs (PPE, spill management, disposal)

Participates in quality improvement initiatives, workload/statistics reporting, and orientation/preceptorship support as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Minimum of three (3) years current nursing experience (oncology preferred)

Experience in Chemotherapy administration preferred





Must currently have DeSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course and must recertify every two (2) years

Oncology Certification preferred

Current B.L.S.

Certification in Intravenous Therapy

Skills in Central Venous Line Care

Demonstration of strong nursing practice, skill and judgement

Must possess good assessment skills and be capable of working independently

Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and compassion

Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour

Proven attendance record

Able to perform the essential duties of the job

Demonstrates DRHC Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect

Must provide Immunizations Record including COVID‑19 vaccination

This is a Monday‑Friday, temporary full‑time unionised position through December 2027. Compensation will be as per ONA CBA.

Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: [email protected].

This posting will remain open until filled; interviews will commence as applications are received.

We thank all interested applicants; however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognises that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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📌 Temporary Full-Time Registered Nurse- Oncology Department (Ontario)
🏢 Dryden Regional Health Centre
📍 Ontario