Registered Nurse - Malignant Hematology Day Unit

Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Malignant Hematology Day Unit
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 8H, 10H and 12H shifts; Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays
Status: Temporary Full-Time (3 month contract)
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Position Summary
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.
Duties
As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include:
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 lifelong 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.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
Completed Chemotherapy course
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) and C.P.R. certification
Malignant Hematology experience preferred
Oncology experience preferred
Oncology nurse certification preferred
Excellent IV skills
Working knowledge of Central Venous Catheters, Port-a-cath and PICC lines
Good verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
Evidence of good physical assessment, psycho-social, 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 strong organizational and decision-making skills
Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
Satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's Attendance Management Program
Experience working with delivery of blood and blood products preferred

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No