COMPANY BIOGRAPHY

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.
People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse in Oncology/Blood Transfusion Clinic practices at a high level of autonomy and accountability in collaboration with oncologists, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to provide a continuum of patient care from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, education, follow-up, palliation, bereavement and survivorship. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required.
• Current BCLS required
• DeSouza Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completion required
• Additional formal educational requirements/certifications as required in department
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• IV and Chemotherapy Administration Certification essential
• Post Diploma Education, Patient Assessment preferred
• CANO/ONS membership preferred
• CNA Certification in Oncology an asset (must be eligible to write certification exam within two years of hire)
• 2 years current experience working in adult ambulatory oncology and/or chemotherapy and administration preferred with blood transfusion clinic experience preferred
• Current progressive experience in Outpatient Chemotherapy Administration essential (vesicants/non-vesicants)
• Central Venous Access Devise (CVAD) and peripheral IV experience required
• Ability and experience demonstrated through positive attendance, performance appraisals and work history
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills required
• Demonstrated competency in peripheral IV and CVAD access and maintenance required
• Demonstrates understanding of working successfully in teams required
• Demonstrates Critical Thinking
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills in both, written and verbal, and interpersonal skills to interact with a range of individuals in a variety of situations, which require tact, discretion and confidentiality across the care continuum.
• Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer literacy in current software applications Cerner required
• Computer literacy in current software applications ARIA preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
• Chemotherapy assessment and administration
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.