Registered Nurse at Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemotherapy administration, Immunotherapy, Oncology nursing, Central venous access devices, Peripheral IV insertion, Patient assessment, Patient counseling, Clinical trials facilitation, Critical thinking, Leadership, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Evidence-based practice, Systemic therapy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Systemic Therapy and Community Oncology, the Registered Nurse accepts the privileges and responsibilities of authority, accountability and autonomy for patient care and professional development. The Chemotherapy Nurse will provide patient-centered nursing care for systemic treatment oncology patients (across multiple disease sites) and their families based on the values of respect, caring, innovation and accountability. Nursing Care is provided based upon competencies of direct comprehensive and supportive care, navigating the system, maintaining professional practice, and through collaborative and evidence-based nursing practice. The Chemotherapy Nurse utilizes expert knowledge of Systemic Therapy to provide initiation and safe administration of cytotoxic agents participating in the enforcement of the National Standards for Safe Administration of Cytotoxic Agents. The Chemotherapy Nurse is a facilitator for Clinical Trials and a resource for Outreach Community Clinics. 1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse 2. Recent nursing experience (within the last 2 years) administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy 3. Certification with CON(C) 4. Current successful completion of the deSouza Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate equivalent course required 5. Recent (within 2 years) clinical experience in the care and maintenance of Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) 6. Competent peripheral IV insertion skills 7. Current BCLS certification with ongoing re-certification mandatory 8. Demonstrated ability to work independently 9. Demonstrated ability in patient assessment, teaching and counseling 10. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills 11. BScN an asset

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care for systemic treatment oncology patients and their families. They are responsible for the safe administration of cytotoxic agents and act as a facilitator for clinical trials and community outreach clinics.