**Position:**RN

**Department:**Oncology

**Position Status:**Part Time Permanent

***INTERNAL ONLY –***Please Note a change in status will result in changes to your accrual banks

**Union:**ONA

**Number of Positions:**1

**Location:**On site

**Language:**English

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The RN, as one of the providers of health care, has a unique role in promoting health, preventing illness, and in helping clients attain and maintain the highest level of healthy living possible. The RN is responsible for providing comprehensive coordinated care to patients, who experience predictable and unpredictable outcomes and may or may not be clinically stable. The RN practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Practice Standards and competencies of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO).

The standards set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and CANO: Standards of Care, Roles in Oncology Nursing and Role Competencies represent minimum expectations for oncology nursing practice.

The role is based on the CANO competencies which depict the integration of knowledge, skills and judgments expected of a Specialized Oncology Nurse to provide a safe and effective practice environment for the patient and the specialized oncology nurse.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontariorequired (In Good Standing)
• Current BCLS required
• Completion of a foundational level Oncology course required (de Souza Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice required)
• Certificate in Chemotherapy & Biotherapy administration from deSouzarequired
• Completion of Chemotherapy Competency Maintenance Course every 12-18 months
• CVAD, I.V therapyrequired
• BScN/BNpreferred
• One year recent oncology/palliative care experiencepreferred
• One year recent chemotherapy administration experiencepreferred

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to act as a member of the multidisciplinary team by communicating all relevant clinical data
• Demonstrated ability to set goals in work
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize competing demands
• Demonstrated ability and desire to continually upgrade and review advancements in oncology
• Promotes quality practice through planning, and resource coordination
• Functions as a team member with all other staff members within the clinic
• Computer skills an asset

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.