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CAREpath is a division of Bayshore HealthCare Ltd.

Registered Oncology Nurse Clinician

The Registered Nurse will be a part of a specialized team that provides telephonic after-hours symptom management support for oncology patients.  Shifts will include weekday evenings/nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

The Registered Nurse will be involved in client care and manage stressful situations with poise and professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Committed to continued education – maintain required oncology certifications CON(c)
• Ability to work autonomously, remain focused during crisis and execute sound clinical judgment
• Keep all personal health information confidential as required by standards of practice and legislation, including that which is documented or stored electronically.
• Document interactions with clients according to the documentation practice standards using the CCO/COSTaRs guidelines
• Perform a systematic and skilled telephonic health assessment to determine the nature of a client’s problem, the urgency of health care needs and the appropriate course of action
• Maintain competency in areas such as critical thinking, the use of evidence-based information, expert teaching, counselling, communication, interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic nurse-client relationship

Education and Experience

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in Ontario
• Mandatory CON(C) certification
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in oncology nursing
• Excellent knowledge of symptom management for oncology patients
• Excellent telephone communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Ability to adapt and learn electronic documentation system and other required technology associated with job activities

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