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Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Unit

Ottawa, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Defined Benefit Pension plan
Insurance protection

About the role

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.

Position Information Temporary position until May 28th, 2027 approximately 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 of recent oncology experience;
  • DeSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy (DeSouza) or ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) certification is mandatory. Must be willing to maintain this certification and recertify if required;
  • 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;
  • 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 and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact HRSupport@toh.ca.

About The Ottawa Hospital

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The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion.

Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care.

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.


L’Hôpital d’Ottawa Inspiré par la recherche. Guidé par la compassion.

L’Hôpital d’Ottawa est l’un des plus importants hôpitaux d’enseignement et de recherche au Canada. Il est doté de plus de 1 100 lits, d’un effectif de quelque 12 000 personnes et d’un budget annuel d’environ 1,2 milliard de dollars.

L’enseignement et la recherche étant au cœur de nos activités, nous possédons les outils qui nous permettent d’innover et d’améliorer les soins aux patients. Affilié à l’Université d’Ottawa, l’Hôpital fournit sur plusieurs campus des soins spécialisés à la population de l’Est de l’Ontario. Cela dit, nos techniques de pointe et les fruits de nos recherches sont adoptés partout dans le monde. Notre vision consiste à améliorer la qualité des soins et nous mobilisons l’appui de toute la collectivité pour mieux y parvenir.

Par la compassion de son personnel et la quête perpétuelle de nouvelles découvertes, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa cherche sans relâche des solutions aux défis les plus complexes en santé.