Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE cas Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS cas Planned Start Date Feb. 21 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Oncology Nurse assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients/clients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant; Recognized post-basic clinical education, such as chemotherapy certification, oncology nursing course preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and training; and Two (2) years' recent, related experience. Basic Life Support, Level CCertification in Oncology Nursing from The Canadian Nurses Associations (CNA) would be considered an asset.
Skills And AbilitiesApply the nursing process.Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skillsDemonstrate good judgement, observation and patient/client assessmentDemonstrate tact and empathyPrioritise and organise patient/client care needsOperate related equipmentWork as part of a multidisciplinary health care teamAssume in charge responsibilityFoster good public relationsCommunicate effectively, both verbally and in writingPhysically able to perform the duties of the position Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1864.pdf Additional information for applicants Oncology certification an asset but willing to assist candidate in obtaining certification. Must administer 50 chemotherapy drugs per year to maintain certification. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU