Registered Nurse - University Health Network, Toronto

About the role

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada. Our team on the Hans Messner Allogeneic Blood & Marrow Transplant Units provides care to patients who require a stem cell transplant. As a member of the UHN and the Nursing and Interdisciplinary Teams, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation and standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Day-to-day

In this permanent part-time nursing position working days and nights, you will perform the following duties:

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested

What you'll bring

The successful candidate will bring a commitment to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model along with the following qualifications and skills:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program required
• Chemotherapy certification and experience in the care of the client with oncologic disorders required
• Blood and marrow transplant experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with all interdisciplinary and direct care team members
• Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model
• Ability to function independently
• Strong problem solving skills
• Evidence of excellent physical assessment skills with the ability to detect changes in patient status
• Evidence of effective psychosocial, and patient/family teaching skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
• Oncology certification and BMT certification preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Perks and benefits

University Health Network offers a wide range of benefits, programs, and perks to support you throughout your healthcare career:

• Competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services and offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Multiple corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, and on-site gyms