Job Description

Job Posting #918293

Position: Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Malignant Hematology
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours/week; Monday - Friday; Days
Salary Range: $81,413 - 101,771 per annum (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Posted Date: April 27, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of a Patient Care Coordinator in our Malignant Hematology department.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. 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 groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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 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, Hematology, Radiation Therapy and Medical Imaging.

Position Summary:

As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR acts as a resource for the interprofessional team. This position will play a key leadership role by mentoring and providing direction, ongoing development and preceptorship to team members.

Duties:

The PCC has clinical and leadership expertise. The principal responsibilities within the sites include direct practice (% of time depends on site priorities); performing administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective site operations; contributing to staff development by promoting and ensuring a supportive/collaborative learning environment based on the principles of adult learning and practice standards for nurses, students and ancillary staff; performing human resources responsibilities in collaboration with the nurse manager; liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of patient care outcomes (including data collection and reporting) and ongoing continuous improvement practices to strengthen and improve processes.

Qualifications:

• At minimum, a completion of BScN Baccalaureate in Nursing
• Completion of a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Nursing preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.)
• Five (5) years nursing experience , including experience as required by area of responsibility and experience working in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Current certificate of competency from College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Demonstrates membership within a professional nursing association and/or nursing interest groups related to practice
• Demonstrated strong leadership and motivational skills
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and collaborates with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients
• Excellent skills in recognizing, analyzing and resolving problems
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Clinical and patient teaching skills
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Adapts to and implements change and facilitates it acceptance by others
• Maintain and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with UHN Confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and /or departmental policies
• 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.

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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