Clinical Coordinator

Uhnresearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Nurse Coordinator to join their renowned brain tumor center. This pivotal role involves coordinating patient care, leading program development, and supporting individuals affected by brain tumors. You will engage with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance supportive care and education. The organization prides itself on its commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care, providing a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellness services & offerings

Close access to TTC and UHN shuttle service

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in neuro-oncology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient-related care and program development.
• Serve as a resource for patients and families, offering education.
• Chair the Patient & Family Advisory Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Networking

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:Non-Union
Number of Vacancies:1
Site:Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre
Reports to:Nurse Manager
Shifts:Days
Status:Permanent Full Time
Closing Date:May 9, 2025

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.

Position Overview

You will play a pivotal role in coordinating patient-related care and program development at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre. Serving as a liaison with referring physicians and institutions, the incumbent will lead in supporting individuals and their families affected by a brain tumor diagnosis,

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for patients, families, and referring institutions, offering supportive counseling and education as needed.
• Coordinate and actively participate in weekly CNS Multidisciplinary Rounds.
• Provide support and orientation to staff joining the Pencer Tumor Centre program.
• Coordinate and develop patient and caregiver supportive care programming
• Oversee the updating and maintenance of patient educational materials and programs.
• Chair the Pencer Centre Patient & Family Advisory Committee (PFAC), organizing meetings and related activities.
• Act as liaison with the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, to advise and oversee fundraising initiatives
• Review past and current supportive care services, revitalizing programs post-pandemic with consideration for virtual technology options and patient preferences.
• Oversee performance of staff reporting to the coordinator including of the Pencer Centre Administrative Assistant and Rehabilitation Consultant.
• Facilitate patient access to specialized treatments and enrollment in relevant programs.
• Engage and provide expertise to other organizations involved with brain tumor advocacy, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Masters preferred, or equivalent.
• Member in good standing, or eligible for membership, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• At least 2 years experience working in neuro-oncology, or with people with neurodegenerative conditions or other acquired brain injury.
• Experience in palliative care preferred.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Self-directed with exceptional leadership abilities.
• Expert organizational skills with flexibility in managing priorities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, patient-centered orientation, and excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

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.

• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• 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.

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.