General Duty Staff Nurse, Cancer Care

**Registered Nurse** **BC Cancer (include centre)** **Include which unit:** Utilizing evidence-based practice, the General Duty Staff Nurse is responsible for providing holistic nursing care to oncology patients during their cancer care experience including but not limited to: assessment, intervention, symptom management, treatment coordination and administration, teaching, counselling, support and follow up consistent with established policies and standards of care. **What you’ll do** * Provide direct patient care to Oncology patients by performing duties such as patient assessment, reviewing patient and family history and developing and implementing a nursing care plan specific to the patient needs considering psychosocial, cultural, ethnic contexts. Deliver treatment as per prescribed protocols. * Collaborate with patients, family and multidisciplinary team members to develop treatment/care plan for the patient and through ongoing assessment, assists in the modification of the treatment/care plan as the patient progresses through the stages of care. * Administer medications, injections, blood products and IV fluids as required by the care plan. Monitor patient reactions to treatment and changes in physical or mental status and uses independent judgment as to when to consult a physician. * Maintain patient records by collecting and documenting patient information and health care history, nursing assessment, telephone communications, symptom and side effect management, patient and family education and care evaluations. * Admit, transfer or discharge patients according to BC Cancer policies and Centre directives. * Assist the patient in interpretation of their care plan. Refer patients to other health care professionals and programs in the agency and in the community health services as required. * Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to emergency procedures and safety policies and standards. **What you bring** * Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM), formally known as British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). * Current CPR (Level C) certification. * One (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. **You will have the ability to:** * Demonstrate relevant clinical knowledge. * Apply clinical knowledge in practice. * Utilize clinical and information technology to enhance patient care in accordance with agency policies. * Use communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and all levels of staff both verbally and in writing. * Organize patient care and set priorities. * Physically perform duties of the position. As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: * Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the