Clinical Resource Nurse - Cancer Program

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Halton 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.

This position facilitates day-to-day clinical operations in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and works closely with the other Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) to ensure seamless coordination of care.  You will assist with clinical activities and provide leadership support.  The CRN demonstrates excellent clinical expertise in Oncology and Systemic Therapy nursing, as well as exceptional leadership skills, communication, coaching, and mentoring abilities.

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of quality patient delivery.
• Serve as a clinical role model, resource and facilitator for clinical nursing practice and professional accountability
• In collaboration with the leadership team, develops, implements and evaluates systems/innovations to maximize quality patient care derived from evidence-based practice i.e. CCO and CANO Standards of care, Clinical practice guidelines
• Facilitate continuity of care between the Systemic Suite, Outpatient Clinics, Radiation clinic, Clinical Trials, FOCUS clinic and the inpatient areas
• Apply knowledge of systemic treatment regimens to create weekly nursing assignments that ensure balanced workloads and patient safety
• Provide patient care as required
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and staff development and facilitate the delivery of quality patient care
• Engage in critical teaching skills to promote collaboration and partnership between interdisciplinary team members, patients, and their families.
• Develop, facilitate and support effective communication techniques between nursing staff, patients and families and members of the patient care team
• Facilitate, develop & support effective communication between the Systemic Suite, all Oncology clinics and the inpatient units to ensure quality of care is maintained
• Utilize effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills in the ongoing promotion of quality care outcomes
• Function in the role of Navigator to assist patients and families through the disease trajectory
• Monitor and evaluate the care delivered to Oncology patients.
• Coordinate the management of patient care activities in the clinic and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, standards of practice and quality management initiatives
• Participate in human resource management and development 
• Promote and facilitate education opportunities for nursing staff

• Current Registration in good standing with College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred
• Masters prepared or in progress desired
• Current Chemotherapy certification through an accredited organization required
• Central Venous Access Device certification or equivalent, including but not limited to, Port-a-Catheters, P.I.C.C.s, Tunneled Catheters
• Peripheral access device and infusion management
• 3 years minimum experience of Chemotherapy and/or Biologics Administration in an Outpatient setting
• Current CPR certification
• CANO membership an asset
• Knowledge of CANO standards for Oncology Nursing required
• National Certification in Oncology Nursing an asset
• Previous leadership experience an asset
• Demonstrable critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage emotionally charged situations in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable symptom assessment skills common to the oncology patient population
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Hours: Monday to Friday, days;  (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary:  $44.55 to $61.95 per hour

Date Posted: January 20, 2026

Internal application deadline:  January 27, 2026

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Halton 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.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards.  These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching.  We do not control or influence these processes.  To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.  

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.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

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.

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