CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager of the Central Referral Office, and under the general supervision of the Central Referral Team Coordinator, the Referral Assessment Nurse works within the centralized referral team using nursing knowledge and skills to triage, assess and coordinate new patient referrals to CancerCare Manitoba
The Referral Assessment Nurse communicates and collaborates with the Referral Office team, multidisciplinary team, referring community and patients to ensure patients referred to CancerCare Manitoba are seen in a timely manner by the appropriate Disease Site service provider, undergo appropriate diagnostic tests and have access to support as they enter CancerCare Manitoba. The Referral Assessment Nurse will participate in wait time data collection processes.
Qualifications
Required
Current registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
Excellent interpersonal,
communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong understanding of patient-centred care
Basic computer skills including keyboarding, data entry, email and internet use
Physical and mental health to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
Satisfactory employment record
Must be legally able to work in Canada
Preferred
Bachelor of Nursing
Three (3) years nursing experience within ambulatory/oncology
Knowledge of CancerCare Manitoba Referral process and triage experience
Proficient with MS Word/Excel/Outlook
Experience with electronic charting
Experience within the referral office or a referral office setting
Ability to speak French
Asset
Commitment to ongoing career development.
Leadership and self-development
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.
This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.