Registered Nurse-TFT Chemotherapy - Thunder Bay, Canada - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Description
Reporting to the Manager of Clinic Operations, Nursing, SystemicTherapy, Palliative and Supportive Care RCCNW,you will demonstrate a working knowledge and skill set reflectiveof the Radiation and Systemic Therapy practice
settings. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providingquality nursing care to patients including complex
patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. As part ofa multidisciplinary health care team, you will
practice within the Professional Standards of the College ofNurses 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 aplan with outcome criteria, intervene, evaluate and
document responses.
Applicants must the following qualifications:
Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse withthe College of Nurses of Ontario
Current certification in BCLS
deSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & BiotherapyCertification course
Recent knowledge in Oncology Nursing with experience in thecare 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 andinterventions
Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his
basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery
Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand 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 givento applicants who have:
Care of and experience with advanced pain and symptommanagement, genetic counseling, cancer prevention
and screening, and clinical trials.
Have a certification, or recent continuing education inOncology Nursing
CNA Certification in Hospice Palliative Care
Salary Range: $39.070 to 56.000
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‐19 vaccineapproved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a mannerthat 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 Codeof Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate agood attendance record to be considered for this
position.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible 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 serveand 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 weare 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, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.