Nurse Coordinator, Pencer Brain Tumor Centre

Company Description

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 the world.

The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, is seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as Nurse Coordinator. As Canada’s largest multi-disciplinary brain tumor centre, we are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art medical treatment, enhanced supportive care, and education to patients and their families.

Job Description

Union :  Non-Union

Site :  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department :  Princess Margaret Management

Reports to :  Clinical Director

Work Model : On-Site

Grade :   F0 : 03

Wage Range :   $ - commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)

Hours :   Hours per Week

Status :  Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date :   August 2, 2024

Position Overview

You will play a pivotal role in coordinating patient-related aspects at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre. Serving as a liaison with referring physicians and institutions, the incumbent will lead program planning efforts to optimize resource utilization, ensuring individual patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for patients, families, and referring institutions, offering support and counseling as needed.
• Coordinate and actively participate in weekly CNS Multidisciplinary Rounds.
• Provide support and orientation to staff joining the Pencer Tumor Centre program.
• Coordinate patient and caregiver support groups and other supportive care initiatives.
• Oversee the updating and maintenance of patient educational materials and programs.
• Lead the Pencer Centre Patient & Family Advisory Committee, organizing meetings and related activities.
• Facilitate patient access to brain tumor-related support services within the community.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities for The Pencer Centre.
• Review past and current supportive care services, revitalizing programs post-pandemic with consideration for virtual technology options and patient preferences.
• Regular administrative duties include payroll approval bi-weekly, annual performance review of Pencer Centre Administrative Assistant and Rehabilitation Consultant.
• Provide ongoing support to the development of the weekly Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) clinic in The Pencer Centre.
• Facilitate patient access to specialized treatments and enrollment in relevant programs.
• Engage and provide expertise to other organizations in the brain tumor community nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

Additional Information

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.