Nurse Practitioner - Hematology and Oncology

Unit Summary

Malignant Hematology encompasses the inpatient wards B4 and C4 as well as the outpatient areas of ODS - Oncology Day Services and Clinic F.

The primary modes of therapy include chemotherapy administration as well as cellular therapy including CART, autologous and allogenic stem cell transplant.

Position Summary

The NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skills to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage health needs and promote wellness for patients diagnosed with a variety of hematology malignancies.

Principal responsibilities include collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient, determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.

The NP collaborates with the medical and allied health care team to determine the most appropriate clinical care pathway for the patient.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday-37. 5 hours per week

Qualifications

1. Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or a recognized equivalent graduate program

2. Current certificate of registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in extended class category

3. Minimum of 5 years recent clinical nursing experience in Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant

4. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)

5. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team

6. Demonstrated ability to function independently

7. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations

8. Demonstrated clinical research expertise

9. Knowledge and experience in change theory and adult learning principles

10. Effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills

11. Effective advanced skills and competencies in interpersonal relations, critical thinking and problem solving , and negotiation and conflict resolution

12. Active membership in professional nursing association(s) (RNAO, CANO)

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext.

46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset