Registered Nurse - Cancer Clinic

Position Profile

Hennick Humber Hospital. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Join our Oncology team and provide exceptional care to our Cancer patients.

At Humber River Health Our Oncology team provides a full range of support to patients who are living with cancer, at all phases of their cancer experience - consultation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and palliative and supportive care

We have a large Cancer Care Outpatient Clinic for chemotherapy treatments, and actively participate in Oncology clinical trials. Humber River Health was the first community hospital in Ontario to participate in these clinical trials

Right now we are seeking a Registered Nurse for our Cancer Clinic.

Our Oncology nurses specialize in treating people with cancer serving as their first line of communication as they help to coordinate and deliver many aspects of a patient’s treatment, including administering medications, fluids and cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. They are caring individuals who are dedicated to assisting patients as they undergo treatment.

Are you an experienced Oncology Nurse who is compassionate and has completed DeSouza Oncology courses? If you answered yes to question above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.

Employee Status: Temporary Part Time

Duration: March 10, 2027 subject to change

Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager, Oncology

Hourly Rate: $41.15 - $58.98

Hours: Monday to Friday8 hour day shift

Union: ONA

Location: Hennick Humber Hospital. (Subject to change)

Position Responsibilities:

• Safe Administration of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy.
• Excellent Patient/Family teaching skills with an ability to promote patient centered care
• Care planning and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team
• Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
• Participation in project teams or Hospital committees as required.
• Resource/team leader responsibilities.
• Preceptorship of nursing students and Mentorship of new nursing staff.

Qualifications:

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• Current de Souza Institute Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification is required
• Excellent knowledge and skills in CVAD management and IV starts and infusion therapy
• DeSouza Institute course Foundations in Oncology Nursing, preferred.
• 2 years current experience in oncology required.
• Current CNA, Oncology Specialty designation or eligible to write
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team, patients, family members and visitors.
• Demonstrated excellent patient assessment skills..
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• An ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network(TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. All employees have the opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions to help you build a secure retirement.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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