Registered Nurse - Radiation Therapy Treatment Support at Trillium Health Partners

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

57.68

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiation therapy support, Symptom management, Patient assessment, IV contrast administration, Medication reaction management, Brachytherapy recovery, Patient education, BCLS, Oncology nursing, CVAD management, Chemotherapy knowledge, Palliative care, Clinical trials, Multi-disciplinary teamwork, Communication skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position: Registered Nurse - Radiation Therapy Treatment Support File#: 7023 Status: Part Time Role level: ONA 04.2 ($40.24 - $57.68) Dept/Health System: Radiation Oncology - Cancer Program; Credit Valley Hospital Site Hours of Work:   Shifts: Day Shift Posted Date: April 9, 2026 Posting Deadline: April 16, 2026 _________________________________________________________________________________ Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. Job Description: * Provide direct real time nursing support for patients undergoing Radiation Therapy and Brachytherapy such as daily dressings and symptom management. * Assess and provide appropriate nursing intervention for actual or potential problems the patient may experience related to the disease process and treatment on non-oncologist specific review days. * Liaise with the primary RNs and Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist to monitor and support patients who are here for emergency treatment specifically those transported from other hospitals. * Respond to situations within the department such as code blue calls, administration of IV contrast and medication reactions that require immediate intervention. * Assist the brachytherapy nurses in recovery of the patients after a general anesthetic. Provide post brachytherapy education prior to discharge as required. * Provide education and information to patient and family to assist them with preventing and managing common side effects of treatment and communicate any issues to the Primary nurse/Oncologist team. * Use effective communication skills to share interventions used with the radiation therapist and nursing staff as needed. * Computer skills an asset Qualifications: * Graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing; BScN preferred * CNA certification: CON(c) (preferred) * Oncology Nursing Society Radiation Course certification or De Souza Radiation Course certification (highly recommended) * De Souza Foundations in Oncology (preferred) * Previous radiation oncology experience is an asset * Previous Brachytherapy experience is an asset * Certification in I.V. and CVAD management an asset * Current BCLS * Demonstrate general knowledge about chemotherapy, medical oncology, surgical oncology, clinical trials and palliative care * Excellent assessment skills * Demonstrate ability to work both autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team * Must be able to work both 8 and 10 hour shifts * Satisfactory attendance and performance required Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/] Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To 6e Better 7ogether, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides ¢are, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing support for patients undergoing radiation therapy and brachytherapy, including symptom management and daily dressings. Respond to emergency situations within the department and assist with patient recovery and education.