Registered Nurse, Oncology

Registered Nurse, Oncology

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000.  Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

As a result of an upcoming maternity leave at RVH, we are hiring a temporary part-time Registered Nurse for our oncology-medical day care unit.

About The Role

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and education to the patient and family receiving treatment or procedure. The perioperative program includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care. In conjunction with perioperative services, the Registered Nurse is a resource for the reprocessing program, especially in relation to perioperative services.

The cancer services program includes the administration of systemic therapy to cancer patients, as well as chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunotherapy teaching and support.

Duties include:

• Assumes scrub, circulating, recovery, day care and PAU duties
• Working knowledge of hospital policies and procedures; familiarity with ORNAC, TOHRCC and CCO standards
• Knowledgeable in sterilization and high-level disinfection and PIDAC best practice guidelines
• Knowledge of equipment used in the clinical areas
• Able to assist and direct the setup of equipment and clean up following procedures
• Setting up the operating room anesthesia machine
• Adhere to hospital policy and procedure when handling specimens
• Checking, restocking, and ordering supplies and equipment
• Computer skills.
• Provide leadership in the unit as necessary in the absence of the clinical manager

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certificate in BCLS
• Two years of clinical experience in acute care services (i.e., medical or surgical)
• Excellent health assessment skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Sound organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration in a busy working environment
• Ability to work independently and to perform duties in the physical demands of the work area
• de Souza provincial standardized chemotherapy and biotherapy certification
• Excellent IV skills and CVAD certification
• A minimum of two years of recent systemic therapy administration experience
• Sound knowledge of CNO Standards of Nursing Practice and CANO standards
• Demonstrate effective use of a computer for EHR documentation purposes

Assets:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• CAN oncology nursing certification
• Current membership in professional association (i.e., RNAO, CANO)

Perks:

• An on-site modern gym open 24/7
• Outstanding staff recognition, appreciation, and wellness activities
• An education fund to further your education and certifications

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in healthcare. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.

Everyone is welcome.

RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experiences to the success of the team.

Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police check are required. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact human resources at 613-432-4851.