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Reference #: | 102454 |
Position Type: | Regular, Full-time |
Remote work options: | No |
Location: | London, Ontario |
Date Posted: | Jul 17, 2024 |
Job Description
Posting Period
Open: July 18, 2024
Deadline: August 1, 2024
Non-Union
Department Name
Radiation Oncology - Outpatient Clinic Services , Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre – London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Hospital
About Us: The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre at London Health Sciences Centre is a world-class cancer care facility providing the highest quality inpatient and outpatient cancer care to patients and their families from across the region of Southwestern Ontario. We offer radiation therapy, anti-cancer medications, and a full range of support services to help cancer patients and their families throughout the cancer treatment process. We maintain a mission of excellence in patient care, education and research.
Position Overview: The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our specialized and dynamic team in Radiation Therapy. The Nurse Practitioner is a self-directed advanced practice nurse prepared at the graduate and post-graduate level, who demonstrates a high level of autonomy working to scope, both independently and within a collaborative practice model. In this role, you will use advanced assessment skills and a sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics to monitor and manage acute side effects, symptoms and toxicities associated with radiation therapy in an outpatient clinic-based setting. You will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of Oncologists, Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs), Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments. The NP will report to the Director of Cancer Services.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage radiation-related side effects, toxicities and symptoms.
Educate patients and their families about potential side effects, expected outcomes, and provide supportive care measures.
Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
Assist in performing procedures such medication administration, managing central venous access devices, NG tube insertions (routine and/or endoscopically), or additional supportive procedures as indicated.
Collaborate effectively and support team members to ensure comprehensive and seamless continuity of care coverage during absences.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in accordance with institutional guidelines and the College of Nurses of Ontario
Engage key stakeholders to provide advanced care that optimizes patient outcomes and enhances safety, effectiveness and accessibility.
Engage in scholarly activities and advance knowledge by providing clinical leadership, identify opportunities for improving patient care, advancing best practices, promoting professional education and engaging in research.
What we offer:
Regular Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $58.98 - $71.85 per hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Pension Plan: HOOPP
Health & Dental Benefits
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Scheduled Protected Time for Clinical Education and Research Initiatives as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Nursing
College of Nurses of Ontario: Registered Nurse Certificate of Competence with Extended Class in good standing
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course:?BLS-HCP(C)
Current member of Nurse Practitioners’ Associate of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Minimum two (2) years recent, related experience in an oncology environment
Active member of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology preferred
CNA Certification in Oncology preferred
Demonstrates autonomy, critical thinking skills, strong organizational skills
Clinical research expertise preferred
Recent experience collaborating with external agencies and community partners preferred
Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning principles, change theory and systems theory in a clinical environment
Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Power Chart and Outlook
Thorough understanding and commitment to Person and Family Centered Care principles and ability to use in practice
Demonstrated insight into own feelings, expressing them constructively in challenging and emotionally charged situations
Demonstrates strong communication skills
Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly and work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
Ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
Ability to maintain effectiveness and resilience when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
Ability to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Immunization Requirements:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
- Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated
- For more information visithttps://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements
Teaching, Learning and Research
London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 1400 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.
Application Contact Information
Company Name: | London Health Sciences Centre |
Company Website: | http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Careers/LHSC/index.htm |
Application URL: | Click here to apply online |