Registered Nurse - Malignant Hematology Day Unit

Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Malignant Hematology Day Unit
Reports to: Nurse Manager 
Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement) 
Hours: 1.0 TFT
Shifts: 8H and 10H; Mon-Sat and Holidays
Status: Temporary Full-Time (approximately 12 months)
Closing Date: December 4, 2025

Position Summary

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.

Duties

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN; ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure; demonstrating commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession; performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care; performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
• Completed Chemotherapy course
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) and C.P.R. certification
• Malignant Hematology experience preferred
• Oncology experience preferred
• Oncology nurse certification preferred
• Excellent IV skills
• Working knowledge of Central Venous Catheters, Port-a-cath and PICC lines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
• Evidence of good physical assessment, psycho-social, and patient/family teaching skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Demonstrated leadership/in-charge skills, and evidence of strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
• Satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's Attendance Management Program
• Experience working with delivery of blood and blood products preferred

Why Join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages 
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment 
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.