Registered Practical Nurse - Oncology

The Oncology Unit (C3) is an active inpatient oncology facility providing a continuum of care for adults with solid tumor malignancies. C3 is committed to investing in our nurses’ professional growth and development with the goal of developing a community of specialized oncology nurses who will seamlessly provide care to our patients along the cancer continuum. Nurses will be offered a standardized orientation to enhance building a foundation of oncology knowledge as well as create confidence to care for patients with cancer. As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse assesses and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the Standards of Practice for Registered Practical Nurses.

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work safely with biohazardous byproducts

• Demonstrated ability to function in an environment which is fast-paced, collaborating with the RN

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team

• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs

• Demonstrated ability to support patients and families of patients who are terminally ill through death and dying

• Preferred recent (within the last 2 years) experience in the care of oncology patients and patients with digestive diseases