Registered Nurse

1. Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
2. Current CON( c ) certification or equivalent advanced oncology nursing credentials (McMaster University Oncology
Nursing Certificate, Mohawk College Oncology Certificate or equivalent from an accredited educational institution)
3. Current successful Completion of the DeSouza Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate equivalent course Required. 
4. Current BCLS certification
5. Minimum 3 years recent (within 5 years) Oncology nursing experience in the care of hematology patients receiving
autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation
6. Minimum 3 years recent (within 5 years) experience in bone marrow/stem cell transplant coordination, including donor
searching
7. Demonstrated knowledge of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) standards and Health
Canada regulations related to stem cell transplantation
8. Demonstrated ability to work with Meditech, Clinical Connect, Sovera
9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team
10. Demonstrated time management and critical thinking skills
11. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and patient teaching/counseling skills
12. Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of HHS

days

This position is temporary until January 2027.

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. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 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.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.

We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research, ranked fourth in Canada and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on Hamilton’s mountain brow, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. It offers a diverse set of patient care services including a comprehensive emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgery oncology, hematology/oncology, stem cell transplants, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and diagnostics. It serves a population of more than 2.3 million people and has a rich history, originally treating soldiers in World War I. More than 100 years later, it is the headquarter for one of the country’s most advanced academic and research-intensive cancer centres and is set to grow by adding a new patient care tower and advanced diagnostics. Its people are the foundation of its excellence with a welcoming, supportive culture. Put it all together and the Juravinski is the place to grow your career.

The Hematology program provides care for patients with malignant hematological diseases. The primary modes of therapy are intensive chemotherapy, transfusion and antibiotic support for immunosuppression and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The program includes a stem cell collection center for transplant recipients and for Canadian Blood Services donors.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for facilitating the coordination of care of autologous and allogeneic bone marrow/stem cell transplant recipients and donors, from initial referral for transplant through to transplantation. This includes patient assessment, the coordination of pre-transplant diagnostics for recipients and donors in accordance with transplant timelines, donor searching and health screening, evaluation and follow-up of nursing interventions, and promoting the continuity of care across care settings and between health providers. The Registered Nurse functions as an advocate and primary contact for the patient/family, providing education, information and resources about transplantation, helping them to navigate the health system, and regularly communicating plans with the interdisciplinary team and related services throughout the pre-transplant trajectory of care.