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


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Oncology nursing, Hematology nursing, Chemotherapy administration, IV starts, Central line care, Patient assessment, Palliative care, Blood cell transplantation, BCLS, Interpersonal skills, Teamwork, Patient advocacy, Antineoplastic drug administration, Radiation therapy support, 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

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Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care for individuals with malignant hematological diseases on an inpatient unit. They provide specialized nursing care including chemotherapy, transfusion support, and management of immunosuppression.
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