Professional Practice Clinician – Cancer

Job title: Professional Practice Clinician – Cancer

Company: Halton Healthcare

Job description: Company DescriptionHalton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.Job DescriptionThe Professional Practice Clinician (PPC) has responsibility for clinical teaching, staff development and standardization of practice for the management of cancer services in the adult oncology patient population for both the inpatient unit and the outpatient clinic. The PPC maintains a current knowledge base regarding evidence based and best practice for Oncology, drawing upon contemporary evidence and/or research-based practice methods and standards; and participates in quality improvement activities. The PPC implements and evaluates strategies to influence, engage, and facilitate the inter-professional practice team to build capacity and competence in cancer management. As a member of the oncology program, the PPC works closely with the other team members, participating in clinical patient rounds; as well as working collaboratively with the Program Director, Patient Care Manager, the Chief Nursing Officer and Professional Practice Leader and fellow PPCs, to plan, implement and evaluate activities related to staff and patient education. The PPC develops reviews and revises policies and procedures related to professional practice and clinical care, and provides supporting education and evaluation. The PPC also develops and monitors quality indicators within the program and actively participates in quality improvement activities. Integral in the development of tools that will facilitate excellence in cancer management, such as assessment tools, order sets, teaching and learning tools.As a member of the Office of Professional Practice, the PPC collaborates with other PPCs to plan and organize the Nursing Orientation Program, coordinate and assist with program quality management (audits), conduct follow-up activities, and plan and implements educational initiatives at program and corporate levels. As a member of the Management Team, the PPC participates in organization-wide management activities.The PPC participates in regional initiatives that have a direct relationship to the program and facilitates and promotes staff to attain/retain recognized professional credentials as it relates to their positions relative to the management of oncology.Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• BScN or BN required
• Masters’ Degree in Nursing, Education or Health Administration preferred
• Certification in oncology nursing required
• Active membership with CNO an asset
• Membership in professional association
• Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in Oncology
• Experience as an educator including the ability to design and deliver programs an asset
• Demonstrated research skills an asset
• Knowledge of Oncology Standards of Practice, Best Practice Guidelines and clinical management tools
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Skilled in Adult Learning Principles
• Innovative, creative and professional role model
• Ability to prioritize/organize multiple projects with strict deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional InformationHours: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour day shifts (hours subject to change based on operational needs)Salary: $51.537 to $63.851 per hourDate Posted: September 19, 2024Internal application due by: September 26, 2024REF1021OHalton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we’d like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Expected salary: $51537 – 63851 per year

Location: Oakville, ON

Job date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:02:51 GMT

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