Description
About The Ottawa Hospital
Inspired by research and driven by compassion! The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching, and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.
Position Information
The Breast cancer Nurse Practitioner provides holistic care to women with early-stage breast cancer on (neo)adjuvant therapies in collaboration with medical oncologists to oversee treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, HER2-targeted agents, endocrine therapy, bisphosphonates, and CDK4/6 inhibitors. This role emphasizes continuity of care by monitoring side effects and adherence, providing supportive care, patient education, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary teams. The Breast NP also provides symptom management to patients on systemic therapy for any solid tumor in the Symptom treatment unit on a rotation basis with other solid tumor NPs. Protected time is set aside for ongoing education, quality improvement initiatives, and research. The position will be rotating between General Campus and IGFCC campus.
Rotation/Shifts
Days, 8-hour shifts.
Basic Requirements
- Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Current certification/licensure as a Nurse Practitioner RN(EC);
- Two (2) years of current experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting;
- Minimum three (3) months nursing experience caring for oncology patients;
- Experience in working independently within an interdisciplinary team;
- Member of RNAO and NPAO;
- Demonstrated organizational, conceptual, and leadership skills;
- Demonstrated advanced practice skills and competence in interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation;
- Effective and concise communication, both orally and in writing;
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing;
- Member of CANO;
- CNA certification in Oncology Nursing;
- Minimum two (2) years experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse;
- Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
What You Can Expect From Us
The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with world-class care, exceptional service, and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.
Interested? Apply today!
If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality, and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an online application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.