Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

The Interlink Nurse in the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology ambulatory clinic works to provide hospital to community service for children with oncology diagnoses, in collaboration with the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). The Interlink Nurse will provide family-centered nursing care to children and their families along the continuum of care with an emphasis on the transitions between hospital and community. The Interlink Nurse works as a part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, to extend the care of the pediatric oncology patient and family from hospital to home throughout the trajectory of care and provide education to our community partners around pediatric cancer diagnoses, treatment and impact to families. The Interlink nurse also acts as a specialized resource to community based professionals, and advocates for/develops community programs where needed, including supporting siblings, extended family, teachers and principals around a patient's illness and treatment plan.

The Interlink Nurse will help patients and families to navigate the complex healthcare system, conduct home visits to continue assessments, initiate services and support patients and families related to the impact of a cancer diagnosis, including palliative care and to provide bereavement support to family, community and school as appropriate. The interlink Nurse will connect with community and school representatives to support families in coping with and addressing the complex challenges associated with a pediatric cancer diagnosis, treatment, and its sequelae.

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in the care of pediatric oncology patients in a dedicated oncology setting
• Recent experience with primary nursing in an outpatient setting an asset
• Current APHON Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider required
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) is an asset
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and ongoing re-certification required
• Experience and participation in clinical trials
• Experience in development of education, programs, and materials with the healthcare team for children with cancer and their families an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in health teaching for pediatric patients and their families specific to the needs of the clinic population
• Demonstrated skills in physical and psychosocial assessment specific to the pediatric oncology population
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
• Demonstrated leadership within a healthcare team
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within the interdisciplinary health and support team
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills
• Experience collaborating with community resources including home care, school, and the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)
• Valid G-Class Ontario driver's license and use of insured vehicle for community travel

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Pediatric Hematology & Oncology ambulatory clinic at McMaster Children's Hospital provides comprehensive care to patients with pediatric blood and oncology diagnoses. The care includes acute tertiary and subspecialty oncology medical and surgical care within a family centered environment. The Hematology & Oncology pediatric team provides care in the outpatient setting in collaboration with the inpatient and community teams

Monday to Friday; days and evenings