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Registered Nurse – Algoma District Cancer Program – Temporary Part Time
@ Sault Area Hospital
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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Overview
Sault Area Hospital is hiring a temporary part-time Registered Nurse for the Algoma District Cancer Program. The role provides holistic nursing care to patients with cancer and their families, including administering chemotherapy and biotherapy. Candidates need an Ontario certificate of competency, current IV certification, and at least two years of acute patient care experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide holistic care to cancer patients and families
- Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy
- Teach chemotherapy care and plan of care
- Manage cancer treatment symptoms and ambulatory infusion devices
- Collaborate with oncologists on shared decision-making
Requirements summary:
- Ontario certificate of competency
- Current IV certification
- Two years acute patient care experience
- Willingness to complete de Souza Foundations oncology nursing course within six months
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Microsoft Office skills
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Certificate of competency in Ontario, IV certification |
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Sault Area Hospital
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Job description
Purpose
To provide safe and effective care for patients with cancer and to administer the specialized care and treatments using the standards of practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards and competencies set out by the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) and Cancer Care Ontario (CCO).
Duties
Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.
Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy
To provide safe and effective care for patients with cancer and to administer the specialized care and treatments using the standards of practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards and competencies set out by the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) and Cancer Care Ontario (CCO).
Duties
- Applies an integration of theory, research, experience and practical knowledge in providing holistic care for patients with cancer and their families within maximum scope of practice through protocols, practice guidelines/care paths and medical directives.
- Provides holistic nursing care to meet the emotional, psychological, informational, spiritual and practical needs of patients throughout the spectrum of cancer care.
- Acts as a proactive guide to help cancer patients navigate the complex maze of cancer treatment and care.
- Is accountable for their own decision-making and actions, and maintaining competency to facilitate the best possible outcomes for patients by participating in professional and specialty nursing networks and organizations.
- Participates in a collaborative practice with the oncologist sharing the care of the patient through a complementary relationship which is based on shared decision-making and joint problem solving.
- Participates in evidence-based practice in order to facilitate the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Administers chemotherapy and biotherapy and provides chemotherapy education, including the plan of care.
- Provides support in the management of symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatment (systemic/radiation) including the management of mechanical devices used to deliver ambulatory infusions.
- Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff.
- Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental, regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Certificate of competency in Ontario.
- Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification)
- Willingness to enroll in the de Souza Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course, with the expectation it will be completed within six months of hire / transfer.
- Two years previous acute patient care work experience.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary.
- An attitude that demonstrates care and concern for the patient and family.
- Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning by participating in ongoing education, self-reflective practice and maintaining an expert knowledge level.
- Demonstrated Behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office software
Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.
Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy
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