Employment - Nurse Practitioner - Oncology
Nurse Practitioner - Oncology
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Full-Time Permanent
Weekdays
Description
Job Title:
Req ID: 149147
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: CANC Medical Oncology Clinic CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSNU Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-Sep-23
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Reporting to the Oncology Health Services Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive and coordinated care to patients as a member of a highly collaborative/ interprofessional primary care team. The NP partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person and family centred care, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of patient health and treatment outcomes, screening and health promotion, early detection of illness and disease, chronic disease management, continuity and coordination of care and enhanced access to programs, services and community resources.
The NP adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, professional and ethical standards. The NP is accountable to identify, analyze and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.
The NP ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health (NSH) such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.
Requirements
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream (including completion of 700 hours of clinical practice)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Preferred CNA Certificate of Competence in Oncology
- 2 years of nursing experience in radiation/oncology preferred
- Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills with an emphasis on leadership, decision-making, critical thinking skills, motivation/initiative, communication skills, consultative approach and the ability to conceptualize and plan
- Demonstrated aptitude for progressive, creative and innovative thinking
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be accountable for all actions and decisions as well as able to work in a collaborative practice environment
- Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
- Permanent Full-time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly
$53.08 - $62.22 Hourly
$64.22 with 25 years of NP experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract
How To Apply
Nova Scotia Health Authority will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/133331/
Intended Audience
This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian, Permanent Residents, and Temporary Residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (Study Permit and Open work permit holders).
Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.
Location Information
- Community
- Sydney
- County
- Cape Breton Regional Municipality
- Province
- NS
- Country
- Canada
Opportunity Information
- Employer
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- NOC Code
- Nurse practitioners (31302)
- Experience Required
- An Asset
- Available Openings
- 1
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Remuneration
- To be Determined (Negotiable)
- Estimated Weekly Hours
- —
- Start Date
- —
- End Date
- —
- Language
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- Posted on
- August 30th 2023
- Expires
- September 29th 2023
