Nurse Practitioner-Red Blood Cell Disorders (RBCD) Program

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.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site : Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department : Leukemia / Malignant Hematology

Hours : hours per week

Salary : $97,578 - $121,972 per annum

Status : Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date : August 15, 2024

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), having a specialty-based focus, functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute / chronic illness and promote wellness.

As part of the Red Blood Cell Program team, the NP will plan for and provide care for outpatients with hereditary red blood cell disorders including Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease.

• Principal responsibilities include : utilizing and demonstrating the knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence to provide care for RBC Program patients involving, collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient, determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems;
• playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities; participating in policy and procedure development;
• performing research activities; delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities / programs;
• performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession; acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital / agencies;

performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to learning the inequities and social issues encountered by populations experiencing inherited blood disorders particularly exemplified by Sickle Cell Disease.

Recognizing that most patients who access this program are from diverse cultural and ethno-racial heritage, experience with health equity frameworks would be an asset for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration in the Extended Class (EC) as a NP
• Lived experience as a member of an equity seeking group is an asset
• Demonstrated expertise as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Nursing experience in acute and chronic pain preferred
• Evidence of professional malpractice insurance
• Knowledge of data management programs an asset
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills an asset
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required

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.

• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.