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Registered Practical Nurse – Oncology Clinic
Scarborough Health Network. Provide nursing care to adult oncology and hematology patients and their families in Cancer Care and Hematology clinics .
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Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing care to oncology and hematology patients, including IV therapy, medication administration, and patient education. Maintains compliance with nursing standards and protocols while collaborating effectively with interprofessional teams.
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Registered Practical NurseIV Insertion and CVAD CareChemotherapy and Immunotherapy AdministrationEffective Communication SkillsPatient Health Teaching
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Hard Skills
IV TherapyBlood Transfusion AdministrationPeripheral and Central Venous AccessSubcutaneous and Intramuscular InjectionsVital Signs AssessmentSpecimen CollectionBone Marrow Biopsy AssistanceEmergency ResponseInfection Control PrecautionsElectronic Documentation
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProfessionalismReliabilityCompassion
Tools & Technologies
EPIC Electronic Documentation
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Practical Nurse DiplomaBCLS CertificationONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate of Added Qualification
Industry Keywords
Oncology CareHematology CarePatient-Centered CareInterprofessional CollaborationReflective Practice Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide nursing care to adult oncology and hematology patients and their families in Cancer Care and Hematology clinics
- Assess vital signs, symptoms and patient condition
- Provide health teaching
- Set up equipment, including priming IV lines
- Initiate, manage and discontinue peripheral and central venous access devices
- Administer supportive medications, pre-medications and supportive interventions
- Administer blood transfusions, hydration, electrolyte corrections and iron transfusions
- Initiate IV, CVAD, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous procedures
- Administer hormone injections, growth factors and other supportive medications
- Draw blood from CVADs for laboratory work
- Collect urine, stool and wound specimens
- Assist with bone marrow biopsy procedures
- Provide pre- and post-procedure care
- Support interprofessional team members in delivering and coordinating clinic care
- Collaborate with RNs to provide optimal patient care and continuity
- Liaise with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, unit clerks, social workers, registered dietitians and home/community care coordinators
- Maintain a clean working environment and disinfect patient-care equipment and spaces according to IPAC practices
- Maintain evidence-based knowledge of cancer and hematological care
- After required certification, administer eligible low-risk systemic therapy regimens, including selected immunotherapies and non-vesicant treatments
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college
- Current BCLS
- Successfully complete ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration course / ONS Fundamentals Provider Card within first 2 months of hire/transfer
- Successfully obtain ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate of Added Qualification within first 6 months of hire/transfer
- Maintain ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate of Added Qualification every 2 years during employment with the Cancer Care and Hematology Clinics
- Experience within the last three years caring for patients with cancer diagnoses and their families
- Experience and competency with IV insertion and CVAD/PICC/PORT care, including accessing, de-accessing, flushing, blood draws and dressing changes
- Knowledge, experience and ability in IV therapy, IV medication, blood and blood product administration, blood glucose monitoring, infection control precautions, and normal and abnormal lab values
- Competency in subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Experience providing health teaching to patients and families
- Ability to respond in emergency situations
- Ability to lift, turn and transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to articulate and document nursing assessments and patients' goals of care
- Familiarity with electronic documentation, including EPIC
- Strong organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to participate in process improvement
- Commitment to Reflective Practice Standards outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Commitment to SHN core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation and Courageous
- Satisfactory attendance and performance record
- Understanding of and commitment to SHN safety programs and practices
- Ethical conduct and appreciation of patient, staff and community diversity
- Strong work ethic, professionalism and reliability
- Membership in RPNAO is an asset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent part-time employment
- Professional development through systemic therapy and hematology clinical lunch and learn sessions
- Ongoing continuing education initiatives
- Employer commitment to barrier-free and accessible employment practices
- Accommodation support throughout the recruitment process