Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Chemo - BC Cancer Victoria
Core
Provide direct patient care and administer chemotherapy treatments to oncology patients in a Systemic Therapy Unit.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Oncology Chemo)
Builds
Cancer treatment and care services for patients across Vancouver Island
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, IV therapy and infusion administration, medication administration, symptom management, care plan development, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, emergency procedures
Preferred skills
Post-basic oncology nursing certification, knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism frameworks
Technologies
Clinical information technology systems
Responsibilities
Assess patient fitness for treatment, initiate IVs and access IVADs, administer chemotherapeutic agents, monitor patient reactions to treatment, maintain patient records, admit/discharge patients, refer patients to other health professionals
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (1 year experience required)