June 18, 2024

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

LOUSIE MARSHALL HOSPITAL

POSTING #2024-146

REGISTERED NURSE - ONCOLOGY

(CASUAL)

A casual Registered Nurse position is available at Louise Marshall Hospital within the Oncology department.

The Oncology Nurse will be involved in all aspects of the oncology and medical day care program including, but not limited to: patient/family assessment, administering & teaching chemotherapy, medical day care activities, providing supportive and palliative care, participation in the development & implementation of patient treatment plans, quality improvement processes, and facilitation of referrals and research initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• BScN or related degree completed or in progress preferred
• Completion of de Souza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course or ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course mandatory
• Completion of de Souza Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice preferred
• Certificate in Oncology Nursing CON(C) an asset
• Experience with intravenous insertion, PICC and Portacath access
• Current experience in systemic chemotherapy administration
• Experience with medical day care procedures including but not limited to paracentesis, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, and lumbar puncture
• Current BCLS certification
• Knowledge & application of principles of oncology and palliative care nursing
• Demonstrated experience in working both independently and as part of inter-professional team
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Computer literacy; working knowledge of a variety of computer systems & software applications
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continuing education and clinical training programs
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including providing proof of full COVID vaccination prior to being hired
  

SALARY:

• $39.07 - $56.00 per hour

HOURS OF WORK:

• As per department schedule, on an as needed basis

Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/

by 4:00 pm on June 26, 2024

INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston and District Hospital) may be eligible for Tuition Reimbursement through the Ministry of Health's Tuition Support Program for Nurses (TSPN) working in remote and rural areas.

To learn more about eligibility visit the following link:

https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/northernhealth/docs/tuition_prog_guidelines.pdf

Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN).

We have current opportunities for full time RPNs and RNs through the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN).

This program provides incentives (up to $25,000) to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year commitment to Groves Memorial Community Hospital and North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston & District Hospital).

To be eligible for the CCPN bonus incentive program, a nurse must:

• Not have been employed as a nurse in Ontario in the six months prior to being hired;
• Hold a Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Begin employment no later than March 31, 2024;
• Commit to two-years of employment at a full-time work schedule offered by the employer; and
• Not simultaneously receive funds from the Ministry of Health for the Tuition Support Program for Nurses.

Please review additional eligibility criteria at www.healthforceontario.com/ccpn.