Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Chemo - BC Cancer Victoria
Core
Provide direct patient care and administer chemotherapy infusions to oncology patients in a Systemic Therapy Unit.
Role type
Staff 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 access and administration, Chemotherapeutic agent administration, Medication reaction management, Nursing care plan development, Symptom management, Patient education, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Clinical judgment
Preferred skills
Post-basic oncology nursing certification, Experience with systemic therapy units
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 and care evaluations; Admit, transfer, or discharge patients per policy; Refer patients to community health services.