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Job Title: Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Part Time (~12 Month Contract)
Department: DRCC Systemic Pre&Post (Ambulatory Clinics)
Program: DRCC Patient Care
Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $40.240 - $57.680 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600000623

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will use the nursing process to assist with the development and implementation of a plan of care for patients receiving treatment in the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. As a nurse in the Ambulatory Clinics, you will demonstrate professionalism and maintain competence in all aspects of patient care. You will maintain nursing records and perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (in good standing) required;
• Completion of de Souza Institute Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course or equivalent required;
• Current BCLS required;
• IV start certification preferred;
• Recent experience in oncology nursing (on an acute oncology floor or ambulatory oncology clinic with the past 3 years) preferred;
• Evidence of continuing education in the field of oncology nursing preferred;
• BScN is preferred;
• Membership in Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO), Canadian Nurses Association certification as Certified Oncology Nurse (CON(C)) are assets;
• Willingness to complete Canadian Nurses Association certification as Certified Oncology Nurse (CON(C)) when eligible to write is an asset;
• Skills managing CVADs (PICC/PORT) and wound care is an asset;
• Experience with electronic documentation and electrical medical records is an asset;
• Experience providing symptom management over the telephone is an asset;

Necessary attributes:

• Sound knowledge, judgement, critical thinking, and patient assessment skills;
• Ability to work autonomously and safely to full nursing scope of practice with minimal assistance;
• Ability to work and perform in stressful and emotionally intense situations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills, and experience in patient teaching;
• Organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills;
• Ability to self-reflect on nursing practice and implement learning strategies where appropriate; commitment to maintain CNO Reflective Practice Standards;
• Physically capable of lifting, turning and transferring patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participating in regular in-services in this area.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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