Registered Nurse -  Acute Care Program

Position Overview

Compensation and Status

• The wage range is $41.15 to $58.98 per hour, with a non-negotiable start rate.
• This is a permanent part-time position requiring 18 hours per week.
• Shifts are 10 hours with different start times.

Duties

• Provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent care using nursing science, theory, skills, and critical decision-making.
• Ensure practice meets legislation, professional standards, ethical requirements, and UHN policies.
• Participate in continuing education, reflective practice, and lifelong learning.
• Analyze and evaluate nursing knowledge and modify practice to improve nursing and patient care.
• Perform cross-functional and other assigned responsibilities.
• Provide psychosocial support and patient and family teaching.

Required Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Oncology nursing experience is required.
• Current B.C.L.S. certification is required.
• Excellent IV and venipuncture skills and working knowledge of PICCs, ports, and tunneled lines are required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, independent working, organizational, and decision-making abilities are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• A Certificate in Oncology Nursing and/or CNA Oncology Certification is preferred.
• At least three years of ambulatory nursing experience is preferred.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification, Emergency and Critical Care Nursing experience, CORN1 completion, and A.C.L.S. certification are preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical and dental coverage, a HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, wellness services, and development opportunities.
• Additional offerings include corporate discounts, onsite gyms, and access to transportation and shuttle services.