Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Chemo - BC Cancer Victoria
Core
Provide direct patient care and administer chemotherapy treatments in a Systemic Therapy Unit for cancer patients across Vancouver Island.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (Oncology/Chemotherapy)
Builds
Cancer treatment plans and infusion therapies
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, IV access and administration, Chemotherapeutic agent administration, Medication reaction monitoring, Care plan development, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Documentation, Patient education, Adherence to safety protocols
Preferred skills
Post-basic oncology nursing certification, New graduate status (within 18 months)
Technologies
Electronic health records, Clinical information systems
Responsibilities
Assess patient fitness for treatment and manage symptoms; Administer IVs, blood products, and chemotherapeutic agents; Monitor patient reactions and physical/mental status; Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans; Document patient information, assessments, and care evaluations; Admit, transfer, or discharge patients per policy; Refer patients to community health services.