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Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Suite

@ Waterloo Regional Health Network

Kitchener, Ontario

1+ years experience
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Overview

Waterloo Regional Health Network is hiring a temporary part-time Registered Nurse for its GRRCC Chemotherapy Suite until about April 8, 2027. The nurse assesses patients and families, teaches and administers chemotherapy, and provides supportive and palliative care on an interdisciplinary oncology team. The posting states hybrid 8-hour and 10-hour shifts at WRHN @ Midtown.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess patients and families and teach them about care
  • Administer chemotherapy and provide supportive and palliative care
  • Participate in developing and implementing treatment plans
  • Support quality improvement, education and research initiatives
  • Help keep a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Requirements summary:

  • Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Mandatory chemotherapy and biotherapy course from deSouza Institute, or equivalent ONS certification
  • Demonstrated proficiency in IV initiation and venous access device management
  • Minimum 1 year of recent oncology nursing experience
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCollege of Nurses of Ontario certificate of competence, deSouza Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course, Oncology Foundations Course, CONC
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+

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Job description

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: GRRCC Chemotherapy Suite

Position: Temporary Part Time Registered Nurse Until Approximately 4/8/2027

Hours of Work: Hybrid 8 HR and 10 HR Shifts

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:

The Oncology nurse will be involved in all aspects of the oncology program, including patient/family assessment, teaching and administering chemotherapy, and providing supportive and palliative care. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the oncology nurse will participate in the development and implementation of patient treatment plans; quality improvement processes and will support education and research initiatives. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Position Requirements:

· Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario

· Completion of Oncology Foundations Course from the deSouza Institute preferred but enrollment acceptable

· Completion of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Oncology Course from deSouza Institute mandatory (or equivalent ONS certification accepted with intention to complete deSouza Chemotherapy and Biotherapy within 2 years)

· Demonstrated proficiency in IV initiation and Venous Access Device management mandatory

· Canadian Nurses Association certification as a Certified Oncology Nurse (CONC) preferred; however consideration will be given to candidates who are willing to obtain (must be completed within 3 years of hire).

· Minimum of 1 year recent experience in oncology nursing

· Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team

· Working with a variety of computer systems and software applications

· Participation in education and clinical training programs

· Principles of oncology and adult learning

· Therapeutic communication techniques

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently

· Knowledge in patient-focused care and the needs of the oncology patient population

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

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