QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification or eligibility for certification of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Candidate will be a diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e., certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration, phlebotomy, and health assessment)
• Oncology Nursing – Registered Practical Nurse (Post-Graduate) preferred
• A physical assessment course required
• Current BCLS required
• de Souza Foundations in Oncology course to be commenced within 6 – 12 months of hire
• Minimum of 2 years acute care medical/surgical experience required
• Recent experience with inpatient medicine, oncology and palliative patient care preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge, experience and the ability to care for patients with the following: initiation and maintenance of IV therapy, administration of medication above the drip chamber, blood and blood product administration, central venous access devices (CVAD), blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric tubes, wound management skills, routine infection control practices, normal and abnormal blood values
• Previous experience in providing and delivering patients and families with educational teaching
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and interprofessional teamwork
• Demonstrates strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships
• Evidence of on-going professional development preferred
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
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  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
  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 be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, 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.
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  Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
  We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.