Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology at Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Registered Nurse, Hematology, Oncology, Intensive Chemotherapy, Transfusion Support, Antibiotic Support, Stem Cell Transplantation, Patient Care Coordination, BCLS Certification, Antineoplastic Drug Administration, Chemotherapy Administration, IV Starts, Central Line Care, Blood Cell Transplantation Care, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
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. 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
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care on an inpatient unit specializing in malignant hematological diseases, providing nursing care according to established standards.
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