Registered Nurse

REGISTERED NURSE, RADIATION ONCOLOGY

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation. The Radiation Oncology RN assesses, plans, coordinates and manages care of Radiation Oncology patients and families in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team and according to departmental routines.

Education:

- Current RN certification of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

- BCLS Certificate required (must be current within one year)

- Post diploma Education, Radiation Oncology Nursing (RN) Course required

- Post diploma Education, Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course required

- Current CNA Certification in Oncology an asset

- Post Diploma Education, Physical Assessment Course an asset

- Post Diploma Education, Palliative Nursing (RN) an asset

- de Souza Nurse designation an asset

- CANO/ONS membership preferred

Experience:

- Minimum 3 years' experience in Oncology inpatient or ambulatory care setting required

- 1-year progressive acute care Nursing experience within the past 6 months an asset

- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of the profession

- Functions independently within scope of practice

- Adult teaching experience preferred

- Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) experience required

- Wound Care experience an asset

- Palliative care nursing experience an asset

Competencies:

- Computer literacy in current software applications (Meditech Expanse, ARIA MO/RO)

- Demonstrates commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others

- Demonstrates commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service

- Demonstrates interest and commitment to continuing professional development

- Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills

- Demonstrates critical thinking skills to deal with demanding situations and fluctuating workloads

- Demonstrates an interest in maintaining a high standard of patient care

Other:

- Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care

- Adaptable to the needs of the Program, including working on inpatient unit and outpatient clinics as needed

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit:

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

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If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.