Job Description

3B2 is the inpatient Pediatric Hematology Oncology Unit at McMaster Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital (MCH) that provides specialized care for children aged 0-18 with cancer and blood disorders. 3B2 is a dynamic, fast paced unit that is committed to investing in our nurses\xe2\x80\x99 professional growth and development with the goal of developing a community of specialized hematology oncology nurses who will seamlessly provide care to our patients along the phases of illness continuum.

Nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators to build a foundation of oncology knowledge as well as create confidence to care for patients with cancer. Nurses are supported to achieve relevant, specialized nursing training and skills such as central vascular access care and maintenance, chemotherapy/biotherapy certification, recognition and management of oncological emergencies, and knowledge of innovative therapies and clinical trials.
As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care and provides nursing care according to the standards of practice for Registered Nurses. 3B2 provides opportunities to develop your skills and expertise and prides itself on a fast, friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship of our nurses.

Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
2. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
3. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or willing to complete within 6 months from hire
4. Current knowledge of the nursing care and disease process for children, family-centered care, family roles and structures as affected by acute and chronic illness, growth and development from infancy to adolescence, both normal and abnormal, chronic and acute illness, pain management, palliative care, and death and dying
5. Demonstrated skills in physical and psychosocial assessment specific to the pediatric population
6. Demonstrated competence in the care of the above mentioned pediatric populations including: cardiorespiratory monitoring, medication administration and other clinical skills for pediatric patients
7. Demonstrates knowledge, skill and ability in health teaching for pediatric patients and their families specific to the needs of the above mentioned population, including healthcare for specific diseases, procedural preparation and discharge teaching
8. Ability to communicate with children and their families under stressful conditions and collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary team
9. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills
10. Demonstrated leadership and delegation abilities and the ability to organize and coordinate patient and family-centered care with other members of the healthcare team
11. Demonstrated ongoing professional development and commitment to corporate initiatives
12. Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapid change in patient condition, length of stay, and workload status
13. Current Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nursing (APHON) Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Provider Course Certification or willing to complete within 6 months from hire

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

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