Job Description

Clinical Coordinator

Job Posting #: 929019
Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Acute Leukemia Program
Reports to: Clinical Director
Wage Range: $38.02 \xe2\x80\x93 47.53 (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: 5 Shifts per Week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posted Date: February 22, 2024
Closing Date: February 29, 2024

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first" encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\'s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing in the world.

At University Health Network, the breadth of skills, proud histories and stellar reputations of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, come together to achieve a common purpose and vision. At the Princess Margaret we pride ourselves on building caring relationships with our patients. With each patient, we combine state-of-the art diagnosis and treatment with compassion and care. Clinical and research staff at The Princess Margaret represent many of the world\xc2\xb4s leading experts in oncology, with specialties including: Blood & Marrow Transplantation (BMT), Surgical Oncology, Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology, Psychosocial Oncology, Malignant Hematology, Radiation Therapy and Medical Imaging.

The Leukemia Coordinator works with the Leukemia Program team & leadership, as well as other internal and external provider care teams to ensure the effective management, planning and coordination of care for Leukemia patients. The principal focus of care will include: management and coordination for patients in shared care, transitioning and planning for allogeneic blood & marrow transplant, and new patient consultations through our Rapid Assessment Clinic. The Leukemia Coordinator will utilize and apply current specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing practice to provide, manage, coordinate and facilitate patient care for patients with complex needs both directly and through consultation; functioning as a consultant in the resolution of complex patient management problems; performing teaching/education responsibility; collaborating with the others to develop and implement continuous quality improvement activities; participating in academic and research activities/projects; performing administrative responsibilities where indicated; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree preferred
• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program
• Five years current and relevant experience, including experience working in an advanced clinical practice role required (e.g. experience working with malignant hematology patients)
• Certification in Oncology Nursing from C.N.A. preferred
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups
• Ability to function collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team and/or independently
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Demonstrated awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Computer literacy
• Research experience preferred
• Membership with the RNAO preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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