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 Chemo)
Builds
Cancer treatment and care services
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, IV therapy and infusion administration, medication administration, care plan development, symptom management, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, patient education, cultural safety and anti-racism advocacy
Preferred skills
Post-basic oncology nursing certification, experience with Indigenous-specific racism and colonial health care structures
Technologies
Clinical information systems
Responsibilities
Assess patient fitness for treatment and manage symptoms; Administer chemotherapeutic agents, injections, blood products, and IV fluids; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and modify treatment plans; Monitor patient reactions and consult physicians as needed; Document patient information and care evaluations; Admit, transfer, or discharge patients per policy; Refer patients to community health services.