Clinical Coordinator - Acute Leukemia Program

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,162 - 78,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Multiple discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Leukemia Coordinator to join the Acute Leukemia Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The role partners with program leadership to coordinate care for leukemia patients, including transplant pathways and rapid assessment clinic referrals.

A BSN is required, with five years of relevant experience in advanced clinical nursing and Ontario licensure. The position offers a permanent full-time status, regular Monday–Friday hours, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Five years of current relevant experience in advanced clinical practice
• Oncology Nursing certification preferred
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management
• Excellent teaching abilities with individuals and groups
• Ability to work within an inter-disciplinary team or independently

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of care for leukemia patients within shared care and rapid assessment pathways
• Coordinate pathways for allogeneic transplant and new patient consultations
• Act as a nursing consultant to resolve complex patient management issues
• Provide education to patients and staff
• Contribute to quality improvement and research activities
• Perform administrative duties as required
• Collaborate across departments to support patient-centered care

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.

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• Union: Non-Union
• Number of vacancies: 1
• New or Replacement Position: Replacement
• Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
• Department: Acute Leukemia Program
• Reports to: Nurse Manager
• Salary Range: $45.85 to $57.31 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts: Monday to Friday
• Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Closing Date: July 30, 2026

Position Summary

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.

Duties

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.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Master’s 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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.