Registered Nurse, Malignant Hematology/Oncology - Talent Pool

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: ONA
New or Replacement Position: Various
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Malignant Hematology/ Oncology, Inpatient and Outpatient Areas
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: Various
Wage Range: $ - $ per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement)
Shifts: Various
Status: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Closing Date: December 31, 2026

Disclaimer: This is a talent pool only for Princes Margaret Cancer Care. We appreciate your interest and will be in touch if a suitable opening becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Note that talent pools are for external candidates only.

*New graduates are encouraged to apply*

Position Summary

As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN;
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure;
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession;
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care;
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
• The successful candidate will bring a commitment to Primary Nursing Care as the care delivery model.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) program required
• Clinical experience in cancer care is an asset
• De Souza or ONS Chemotherapy certification is required (at hire or within 6 months of hire)
• Blood & marrow transplant experience preferred
• Oncology certification with CNA preferred (or commitment to obtain certification required)
• Strong crisis intervention/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of cooperative and facilitative relationships when working with all interdisciplinary and direct care team members
• Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model
• Ability to function entirely independently
• Evidence of strong physical assessment and the ability to predict changes in patient status
• Evidence of effective psychosocial, and patient/family teaching skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision-making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
• Oncology certification preferred

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.