Registered Practical Nurse

Job Title Registered Practical Nurse Program & Department Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Cancer Program -> Cancer Palliative Inpatient Regular / Temporary Regular Full / Part Time Part-Time Temporary End Date (Anticipated) Union SEIU1 Requisition Close Date 12 August 2026 Salary Plan / Job Grade $38.18 - $39.02 ( SE_12 ) Job Posting Reason Current Vacancy Job Summary & Requirements The Hudson Regional Cancer Program is one of fourteen Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for providing high-quality patient care in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and standards of care of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), and all relevant legislation. This position is within the Cancer and Palliative Care Inpatient Unit of the Hudson Regional Cancer Program at RVH.

Education

• Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS
• CMH de Souza course preferred
• Post graduate education, Oncology Nursing (RPN) Course(s) essential
• Post graduate education, Palliative Nursing (RPN) Course(s) preferred
• Post graduate education,
• Patient
• Assessment essential
• Experience:
• Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
• CANO/ONS membership preferred
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• One year current progressive experience in acute care nursing
• Two years current progressive experience in Oncology Nursing preferred
• Central
• Venous
• Access
• Device (CVAD) experience as asset
• Competencies:
• Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer literacy in current software applications
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to deal with demanding situations and fluctuating workloads
• Demonstrates an interest in maintaining a high standard of patient care
• Other:
• Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care
• Willing to work within all HRCP departments including inpatient, outpatient clinics and on days, weekends, evenings and nights. Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person. To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/ Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
• If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.