Ref# 24ONA104
1 ‑ Casual ‑ Registered Nurse
ICP Ambulatory Clinics
Reporting to the Manager of Clinic Operations, Nursing, Systemic Therapy, Palliative and Supportive Care RCCNW,
you will demonstrate a working knowledge and skill set reflective of the Radiation and Systemic Therapy practice
settings. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients including complex
patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will
practice within the Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Standards of Care identified by
CANO and CCO, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and the policies of
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The nursing process, based on the CANO Oncology Standards of
clinical care, will be utilized to assess, diagnose, establish a plan with outcome criteria, intervene, evaluate and
document responses.
Applicants must the following qualifications:
* Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to
become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Current certification in BCLS
* deSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification course
* Recent knowledge in Oncology Nursing with experience in the care of complex patient populations, including, but
not limited to: care of immunosuppressed patients (oral care, wound prevention, wound care, safety precautions)
* Advanced knowledge in oncology emergency assessments and interventions
* Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his
basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
* Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
* Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
* Strong interprofessional and communication skills
* Central Venous Line Management
In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who have:
*deSouza Complex Malignant Hematology Course
* Care of and experience with advanced pain and symptom management, genetic counseling, cancer prevention
and screening, and clinical trials.
* Have a certification, or recent continuing education in Oncology Nursing
* CNA Certification in Hospice Palliative Care
Salary Range: $37.930 to 54.370
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient
and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and
commitment to this care philosophy.
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Thursday, 14 March, 2024.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: March 7, 2024
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