Casual Registered Nurse- Oncology Department

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

Casual 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 collaborative 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:

The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies, record of experience and academic preparation:

• 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 RespectProof of full COVID-19 vaccination

This is a unionized position. Compensation will be as per ONA CBA.

Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca
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 recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor 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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