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Registered Nurse - Odette Cancer Centre - Temporary Full-Time - 2025-11977

Employer
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Closing date
Feb 10, 2025
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Discipline
Registered Nurse
Work Setting
Hospital / Health Centre
Area of Practice
Cancer Care, General Nursing
Hours
Full-time
Summary of Duties

To provide a broad range of ambulatory oncology nursing care services for cancer patients and their families both in the clinical environment and over the telephone at the Odette Cancer Centre. Performing all aspects of patient care processes prescribed by physicians &/or Nurse Practitioners in compliance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and the Division of Oncology Nursing, nursing responsibilities include comprehensive health assessment, development of supportive & therapeutic patient & family relationships, management of cancer symptoms & treatment side effects, teaching & coaching, facilitating continuity of care & navigation of the health care system, and support with clinical decision making & patient advocacy. The Odette ambulatory oncology RN is expected to engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives, leadership opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

The RN will collaborate with the interprofessional team in the management of oncology patients and their families throughout the trajectory of their cancer care to help address and manage physical, emotional, practical, psychological, informational, social, and spiritual needs. The RN is accountable for the provision of compassionate and high quality nursing care through the use of evidence-based nursing interventions in compliance with oncology nursing competencies and CNO Standards of practice. Supporting patients and their families beyond the clinic environment through extensive telephone practice is critical for the supportive management of the patients

undergoing cancer treatment and will be a core focus of nursing work within this role.

Qualifications/Skills
  • Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
  • Experience in oncology and/or acute care nursing is strongly preferred
  • Experience in ambulatory care nursing &/or telepractice preferred
  • Canadian Nurses' Association certification as Certified Oncology Nurse CON(C) an asset
  • Must be flexible, adaptable, and have the ability to prioritize
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills necessary
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development important
  • Computer literacy and typing an asset
  • CPR -Basic provider certification required
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

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