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 career 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 safe and healthy work setting

Preferred
Baccalaureate degree in nursing
BCLS certification

📌 Registered Nurse – Cancer Centre #523 26 Mississauga (Canada)
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