Job Summary:

The Oncology Nurse is responsible for providing holistic cancer care to patients over the spectrum of the oncology experience: assessment, intervention, treatment administration, coordination of care and follow-up in the ambulatory setting. The Oncology Nurse will participate in patient/family education, make pertinent nursing assessments, collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team and provide appropriate interventions. Nursing staff work with cytotoxic and hazardous medications on a regular basis. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and training are provided.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Current registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or will be within 6 weeks
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the applicable CCMB policy
• Knowledge of Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
• Proficient with computers, software programs and applications such as MS Windows/ Word/Outlook Satisfactory employment record
• Must be able to legally work in Canada

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Three (3) years’ experience within settings such as medical/surgical or ambulatory care
• Knowledge and experience with oncology
• Experience with electronic charting
• Ability to speak French

Asset:

• Certified Oncology Nurse [CON(C)]
• Knowledge and experience with wound care
• Knowledge and experience with patients receiving radiation therapy
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Leadership

To be determined in interview process:

• Strong understanding of patient-centred care
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, prioritization, organizational and critical thinking/ problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.