The Staff Nurse shall provide evidence-based nursing care, participate in training and research under supervision of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology (PHO) Head of Nursing.                                                                        

Essential Responsibilities

Provide evidence – based nursing care to children with cancer and Blood diseases.

• Perform evidence-based nursing assessments of patients including assessment of vital signs, subjective history, and head-to-toe assessment
• Administer chemotherapy as per established nursing practice guidelines of the PHO COE including use of the chemotherapy checklist
• Preparation of chemotherapy as per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (unless a dedicated oncology pharmacy has assumed this role)
• Manage the clinical space, patient flow, supplies and equipment in liaison with ED and other administrative staff
• Administer supportive care and other medications prescribed for the care of PHO patients
• Perform phlebotomy for labs ordered for PHO patient care as well as research samples
• Conduct a structured hand-off with nursing staff at shift change
• Assist physicians in performing PHO-related procedures including monitoring of patient status throughout the procedure
• Provide patient and family teaching of patient’s condition, treatment plan, and appropriate home care prior to discharge of patients

Participate in PHO Nursing Education

• Participating in PHO Nurse training workshops as a learner or as trainer
• Provide in-service training for junior nurses and nursing students
• Provide bedside teaching and mentorship to junior nurses and nursing students
• Participate in the development and revision of PHO nursing curriculum
• Engage in continuing nurse education (CNE) activities to maintain and improve clinical acumen

Participate in PHO Research

• Participate in the collection of research samples, e.g. blood draws
• Provide nursing care according to SOPs for PHO patients enrolled in research
• Ensure ethical conduct of research in allocated PHO areas, and report any suspicion of unethical research activity
• Participating in the education of patients and their families regarding participation in research

Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) Projects

• Identify QI needs for the Centre of Excellence (COE)
• Participate in design and conduct of QI projects including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN), with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current nursing license through all appropriate regulatory bodies
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of nursing
• Must have strong communication and leadership skills.
•  Must be able to build a solid rapport with all staff members.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in quality improvement projects (clinical setting)

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan