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Read The Globe and Mail article about the need for specialized nurses to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex health care system in Canada. It highlights the knowledge and skills training de Souza Institute provides Ontario nurses in oncology.

Click here to read the article.

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No problem! Watch de Souza Institute and Minister Deb Matthews recognize the nurses of London Health Sciences Centre on Oncology Nursing Day.

To watch the video, click here.

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Health Quality Ontario is looking to fill the ‘Home Care Advisor’ position. The role requires the Home Care Advisor to lead selection of the most appropriate service provider-level indicators using a rigorous indicator selection process. The Home Care Advisor will develop technical specifications and SAS codes. They will also consult with key stakeholders to ensure indicators are appropriate for the sector.

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CPAC is looking for a candidate for the Specialist in Person-Centered Perspective. The successful applicant must have a Master’s degree in health care related discipline (Social Work, Nursing, OT, etc) or related field (e.g: MBA with health care experience. The applicant must also have 5-7 years’ experience leading teams and/or projects within the palliative or primary care domains.

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The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) is inviting nurses to attend the 2013 Spring Gala on May 1, 2013 at the Liberty Grand (25 British Columbia Drive, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario). The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. and costs $175.00.

Come celebrate the accomplishments of the nurses and nursing students who have won the RNFOO awards and scholarships. The gala will also give you the opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues.

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Be sure to check out April’s edition of Hospital News where it features an article on the tremendous work that nurses are doing to transform the cancer experience for patients and their families.

Learn how the cancer journey has improved for thousands of Ontario patients as they have been cared for by de Souza nurses. Click here to read the article in full.

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Today on Oncology Nursing Day, the nurses of London Health Sciences Centre were recognized by de Souza for their outstanding cancer care.

London Health Sciences Centre has been a leader in Ontario with nearly 150 nurses participating in de Souza’s cancer care courses, including 125 nurses who have taken the standardized chemotherapy and biotherapy course.

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Over a month ago we asked you to submit your cancer care stories. And, did we hear from you in a big way!

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Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is hosting the Annual Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference from April 28 to 30, 2013 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel and Convention Centre, Richmond Hill, Ontario.
 

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Find out about the latest and greatest with the Winter 2013 de Souza Distinction e-Newsletter. Read articles ranging from ‘Building a Virtual Classroom’ to ‘Becoming a de Souza Nurse Designate: The Value of a Clinical Fellowship’ to ‘Providing Psychosocial Care With the Whole Team’.

Click here for the Winter 2013 newsletter. 

- Posted by de Souza Nurse