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ONA-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Employer
Grand River Hospital
Location
Kitchener, Ontario
Closing date
Dec 24, 2022

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Discipline
Nurse Practitioner
Work Setting
Hospital / Health Centre
Area of Practice
Acute Care, General Nursing
Hours
Full-time
Union: ONA Nursing

Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: ONA 2D 2N

Summary:

The Out-patient Oncology Nurse Practitioner RN (EC) is an integral member of the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre team. The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advanced practice nurse prepared at the graduate and post graduate level, who functions in an expanded nursing role in a collaborative practice model. Working in collaboration with a physician or group of physicians the RN (EC) manages, directs and provides comprehensive care for a select malignant breast and lung patient population in a collaborative interprofessional team environment. The nurse practitioner demonstrates autonomy by assuming responsibility and accountability to independently communicate a diagnosis, prescribe drugs and order a range of diagnostic tests within the scope of practice. . The RN (EC) will provide care that is specific to the malignant solid tumor population; including breast and lung diagnosis. This includes antineoplastic treatments as well as follow-up assessment and management. This is a senior nursing leadership position within the domains of direct clinical care, organizational leadership, education, research, and consultation.'

Other information:

Completion of a recognized Masters degree program in Nursing required

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as RN(EC) required

CON(C) required

Eligibility for cross appointment with McMaster Faculty of Nursing required

Five (5) years recent experience in Hematology / Oncology required

Membership in Nurses Association of Ontario organizations relevant to the role

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support

Experience in and or understanding of nursing research, program planning and evaluation methodology

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to GRH standards

Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task

Compliance with confidentiality requirements

Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated coaching, mentoring skills as well as superior presentation and consultative skills

Knowledge of applicable legislative, GRH and/or departmental standards

Client service oriented, ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate differences in opinions, backgrounds and characteristics

Commitment to collaborative practice

Ability to utilize information technology

Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills;

Strong awareness and utilization of clinical best practice and evidence based care

Good attendance record

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

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