Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Oncology

Nurse Practitioner, Temporary Full-Time

Outpatient Oncology, Marotta Family Hospital, St. Catharines

Hours of work: 75 hours per pay period

Union: ONA

Position Objective

Reporting to the Director, Patient Care, Oncology and Palliative Care, the Nurse Practitioner will work to promote clinical excellence, quality patient/client-centered care, and high professional standards. Focus will be placed on enhancing nursing practice and patient outcomes while working in a collaborative practice model. The Nurse Practitioner will work in the Walker Family Cancer Centre Urgent Response Clinic and be responsible for supporting cancer patients throughout the cancer journey from diagnosis to survivorship. The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced nursing support through symptom management, comprehensive patient assessments, completing oncology procedures such as bone marrows aspirations and paracentesis, ordering of required medication, bloodwork and DI tests, and facilitating advanced care planning discussions. The NP will collaborate with oncologists to support admissions and post-discharge follow-ups. Additionally, she/he will provide education to all stakeholders regarding admission avoidance strategies and participate in or lead other activities designed to improve care for cancer patients across the disease trajectory. This role will require collaboration with Oncologists, Oncology Nurses, Palliative Care providers, Inpatients, and Emergency Department Staff. Furthermore, this role will align with the strategic direction and ongoing development of WFCC services.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class
• Master Degree in Nursing required
• Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate or Nurse Practitioner - Adult Certificate required
• Certificate in Oncology CON(C) or Palliative Care CHPCN(c), or willing to obtain in the next two years
• Current BCLS
• One year of related clinical experience working in an oncology setting required
• Applies knowledge, skills, and judgment to meet nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses

How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm September 2, 2025, and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41394) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.

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