16 Oct
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa
About The Ottawa Hospital
Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners,
the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8 hour shifts.
- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
Basic Requirements
- Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO);
- Minimum of one (1) year recent oncology experience;
- Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process as it relates to the oncology patient and the ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting;
- Commitment to personal continuing education activities and self evaluation activities;
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines;
- Demonstrates competencies of the Specialized Oncology Nurse described by CANO;
- Understands Quality Improvement and is able to guide change using the PDSA model;
- Demonstrates leadership skills and abilities;
- Demonstrates the ability to assess patient and family learning needs and the ability to plan and provide appropriate teaching individually and in a group setting;
- Superior assessment skills and knowledge of interventions related to oncological symptom management and oncological emergencies;
- Demonstrates ability and application of knowledge related to Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD), including care and maintenance;
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN);
- CNA Oncology Certification (CON(C));
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification;
- DeSouza Certification (Oncology Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate);
- Membership to CANO / ONS;
- Membership to RNAO;
- Previous computer experience;
- Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
What You Can Expect From Us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
▶️ Registered Nurse, Oncology - Module C
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