Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Cancer Program Manager and Director, the R.N. provides leadership in the development, coordination and evaluation of regional Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAPs).

The R.N. assists in the development of a regional diagnostic program for Erie St Clair and to facilitate/coordinate the comprehensive, seamless and timely provision of follow up appointments and procedures for patients with a suspicion of cancer.

The R.N. works within the framework of provincial Standards for Diagnostic Assessment Programs and with the regional community of practices, to promote and support interdisciplinary evidence based care as it relates to the seamless and timely diagnosis of cancer.

Working collaboratively within the interprofessional team, the Nurse Navigator will apply his/her knowledge of the health care system and the cancer system to successfully advocate for the patient/family.  The navigator will be accountable for facilitating the necessary next steps along the care trajectory. 

The R.N. is responsible and accountable to provide safe, quality patient care within the standard of professional nursing practice and participates in quality initiatives and monitoring activities. The R.N. complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the organization and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment by reporting unsafe conditions to the Program Manager.

The R.N. is responsible for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

**Candidates will be considered in the following order

• 2 years or 3000 hours of recent (within the last 2 years) of Acute Oncology, Chemotherapy experience including demonstrated clinical competence in intravenous therapy, administration of blood/blood products and venous access devices – required

• Completion of de Souza Institute Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course or recognized equivalent - required
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification in Oncology CON(c) - required (and/or commitment to obtain within one year from program entry)

• 2 years or 3000 hours (within the last 5 years) of RN experience with medicine/oncology patients – required

• Completion of de Souza Institute Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course – required
• Completion of de Souza Institute Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course - preferred
• Commitment to obtain Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification in Oncology CON(c) as soon as eligible as determined by the Canadian Nurses Association Certification Program - required

• 2 years or 3000 hours current (within the last 2 years) of inpatient care areas experience – required

• Completion of de Souza Institute Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course to be obtained as soon as the course is available
• Completion of de Souza Institute Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course to be obtained as soon as the course is available
• Commitment to obtain Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification in Oncology CON(c) as soon as eligible as determined by the Canadian Nurses Association Certification Program - required

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

•  Experience in program planning, development and evaluation
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of health care professionals and the general community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, prioritize and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated presentation/facilitator skills.
• Sensitivity to multicultural clientele and issues
• Facilitates the comprehensive, seamless and timely provision of follow up appointments and procedures
• Provides ongoing patient and family information & support as required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team 

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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