Registered Nurse - Cancer Care Adult In-Patient

Posting Period

Open:         April 4, 2024

Deadline:    April 17, 2024

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This position is covered by a collective agreement. 

Department Name

Cancer Care Adult In-Patient

Cancer Care Adult Inpatient is the adult oncology inpatient unit of the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP). Care consists of assessment and treatment including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, brachytherapy, radioisotope therapy, blood and bone marrow transplantation, symptom management and some palliation.

Regular Full-Time & Part Time

Rate of Pay: $39.07 per hour - $56.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course:  BLS-HCP(C) for which you can provide proof upon request
• Minimum two years recent experience in acute care/medical/surgical nursing
• Current experience (within the last two years) in acute care medical, radiation, and haematology, adult oncology nursing preferred
• Certification in Oncology Nursing through CNA or ONS preferred
• Certification with de Souza Provincial Standard Chemo Therapy and Biotherapy preferred
• Demonstrated competency in administration of chemotherapy and safe handling of cytotoxic agents within the past 2 years preferred
• Demonstrated effective clinical skills
• Demonstrated competence in cancer symptom management and nursing management of oncological emergencies
• Demonstrated effective patient/family teaching skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to patient-centred care
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to constantly changing and unpredictable situations
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
• Demonstrated effective communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the LHSC Code of Conduct
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care

Immunization Requirements:

• Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  
• For more information visit?https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

• If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

  We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

  As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

  Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

  Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

   

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