DEPARTMENT: CANCER CENTRE
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98
Reporting to the Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to adults with cancer and occasionally children with cancer, in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Medical Oncology and Palliative Care nursing experience within the last 2 years

2 years recent oncology outpatient clinic experience

Successful completion of Oncology Certificate Program or willingness to obtain within 18 months

Completion of Canadian Nurses Association Certificate in Oncology (CON) or willingness to obtain within 3 -5 years

Completion of Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course- deSouza Institute or accredited equivalent or willingness to obtain within 1 year

Knowledge of chemotherapy drug protocols, toxicities, and symptom management.





Knowledge of Central Venous Access devices including; Port-a-cath, Hickman, and PICC

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills

Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records

Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a secure and healthy work environment

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

BCLS certification

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📌 Registered Nurse – Cancer Centre #523-26 (Alberta)
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