Registered Nurse – Hematology​/Oncology

Job Description:

Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology
Job Number: 123263
Job:
Nursing
Primary

Location:

Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at:
Juravinski Hospital

Organization:
Malignant Hema & Onco Day Serv
Status:
Regular Part-time
Hours per week: 0.01
Number of Openings: 1
Union Code: ONA Local 70
Salary: 40.2400 – 57.6800 Hourly

Post Date:
Feb 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Close Date (Period for Applying) – External:
Feb 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all  are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on Hamilton’s beautiful mountain brow, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. It offers a diverse set of patient care services including a comprehensive emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgery oncology, hematology-oncology, stem cell transplants, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and diagnostics. It serves a population of more than 2.3 million people.

The site has a rich history, originally treating soldiers in World War I. More than 100 years later, it is the headquarter for one of the country’s most advanced academic and research-intensive cancer centres and is set to grow by adding a new patient care tower and advanced diagnostics. Its people are the foundation of its excellence with a welcoming and supportive culture.

Put it all together and the Juravinski is the place to grow your career.

C4 is an inpatient unit providing care for individuals with malignant hematological diseases. The primary modes of therapy are intensive chemotherapy, transfusion and antibiotic support for immunosuppression and stem cell transplantation.

As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the job description and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses on Unit C4.

Schedule Work Hours

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Recent (with the last 2 years) experience in the care of oncology patients preferred
• Recent (within 1 year) experience in antineoplastic drug administration preferred
• Advanced oncology-nursing credentials such as Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course (offered at the De Souza Institute), Certified Oncology Nurse (CON(C), McMaster University Oncology Nursing Certificate, Mohawk College Oncology Certificate or equivalent from and accredited educational institution preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current assessment and management of the acute care malignant hematology patient receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or palliative care preferred
• Demonstrated experience and skill in chemotherapy administration, IV starts and the care of central lines preferred
• Preferred experience in the care of patients undergoing blood cell transplantation
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to support patients and families of patients who are terminally ill

How To Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should connect with their Case Manager before applying for this position