ONA-Oncology Clinic Nurse

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

This role is advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Position Vacancy: Waterloo Regional Cancer Centre - Outpatient Clinics

Position: Temporary Full Time Oncology Clinic Nurse (ONA) Until Approximately 1/14/2027

Posting Period: November 5 - November 12

Hours of Work: M-F, 8 Hour Shifts

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:

The Oncology Clinic Nurse, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates collaboratively in the assessment, education, development and implementation of the plan of care for patients. As the key contact person and navigator for patients, they support the patient throughout their cancer journey, facilitating referrals and linkages when they need them both within the Cancer Centre, WRHN and the patient’s home community. The Clinic Nurse participates in the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the activities within the Outpatient Oncology Program and participates and/or supports both education and research activities. The nurse also provides telephone assessment and consultation to patients. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements:

· Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

· Completion of Oncology Foundations Course from the de Souza Institute preferred but enrollment acceptable

· de Souza Nurse Navigation course recommended

· Canadian Nurses Association certification as a Certified Oncology Nurse (CONC) preferred; however, consideration will be given to candidates who are willing to obtain (must be completed within 3 years of hire).

· Minimum of 1-year recent experience in oncology nursing

· Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team

· Working with a variety of computer systems and software applications

· Participation in education and clinical training programs

· Principles of oncology and adult learning

· Therapeutic communication techniques

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently

· Knowledge in patient-focused care and the needs of the oncology patient population

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:

· Oncologic disease processes

· Patient assessment

· Principles of adult learning

· Needs of the oncology patient population and patient focused care

· Case coordination within the Cancer Centre, GRH and community agencies

· Empathy with patients and family members

· Therapeutic communication techniques

· Principles of continuous quality improvement

· Critical thinking and problem solving Ability to work independently as well as within an interdisciplinary team

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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