Job Description

Position: Primary Radiation Oncology Nurse

File#: 2965

Status: Casual (x1) - 13% benefits + 6% vacation in lieu

Role level: NN10A $39.07-$56.00

Dept/Health System: Radiation Oncology - Cancer Program; Credit Valley Hospital Site

Hours of Work: Mon - Fri

Shifts: Day Shift

Posted Date: May 22, 2025

Posting Deadline: May 20, 2025

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Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.


Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community


When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community - patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan - quality, access and sustainability - anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients - inside and outside the hospital.


At THP, we are relentless in providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and we are all accountable for contributing to a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing and promoting excellence in patient care though advancing patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Radiation Oncology Nurse to join our outpatient oncology team. The Radiation Oncology Nurse will provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being throughout the treatment process. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills, a patient-centred approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. They are required to establish continuity of care and navigate the patient's trajectory throughout the radiation treatment phase in conjunction with the Primary Physician and the multidisciplinary team


Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient care


Working in collaboration with the radiation oncologist, participate in daily clinics providing consultation to new patients and follow up appointments. Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and psychosocial needs before, during, and after radiation therapy. Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, side effect management and self-care strategies. Monitor and document patients' responses to radiation therapy, including side effects and complications
2. Collaboration and Communicatio n


Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, and other healthcare professionals (systemic and surgical teams; clinical trials; etc), to ensure seamless patient care Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication
3. Education and Support


Provide emotional support and counselling to patients and their families during all stages of radiation treatment Develop and deliver educational materials tailored to patients' needs Offer resources and referrals to community support services as needed.
4. Compliance and Quality Assurance


Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient care in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure


Current registered nurse (RN) licence in Ontario (required) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (required) Oncology Nursing Society Radiation Course certification or DeSouza Radiation Course certification (highly recommended) DeSouza Foundations in Oncology (preferred) CNA certification (CON(C)) (preferred)
Experience


Experience in oncology is required Previous radiation oncology experience is preferred Previous experience using CoStars telephone triage preferred Skills and Competencies

Current BCLS
Demonstrate ability to work both autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team Certification in I.V. and CVAD management an asset Strong knowledge of oncology principles, radiation therapy, and symptom management Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Satisfactory attendance and performance required

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To 6e Better 7ogether, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides are, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be