Registered Nurse - Systemic Therapy

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Cancer Care Clinics at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital provide specialized outpatient treatment in a collaborative setting. As a Systemic Therapy Nurse, you will deliver safe, evidence-based care to oncology patients receiving systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.

Working within an interprofessional team, you’ll manage complex patient needs, conducting assessments, administering treatments, managing side effects, and providing education and support throughout the cancer journey.

This role combines advanced clinical skills with compassionate care, contributing to quality improvement and patient advocacy in a dynamic cancer care environment.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

Requirements

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario; BCLS certification required at time of hire; Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred; Current Chemotherapy certification required; Minimum of 3 years’ recent experience with Cytotoxic and/or Biologics Administration in an outpatient setting; Strong understanding of an outpatient clinic process and flow; Central Venous Access Device certification or equivalent; Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards; Demonstrable critical thinking skills; Ability to manage emotionally charged situations in a fast paced environment; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team; Understanding of CANO standards for Oncology Nursing; CANO membership an asset; Satisfactory employment and attendance record