Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Thoracic Clinic/CTEPH Program

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access and shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Program Nurse Coordinator to coordinate comprehensive care for patients across the diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up continuum. You will be the primary contact for patients, families, referring physicians, and the CTEPH team to ensure timely access to specialized care.

Work closely with thoracic surgeons, respirologists, interventional radiology, and admin staff to support clinical excellence, quality

Qualifications

• Completion of a university, college, or other approved nursing program
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Relevant clinical experience, preferably in respirology, cardiology, ICU, transplant, or other advanced practice areas, preferred
• Coronary Care I - required
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent independent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Patient teaching skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the assessment, investigation, and management of patients referred to the CTEPH program.
• Tri-age referrals and facilitate timely consultation appointments.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, including V/Q scans, CT pulmonary angiography, echocardiography, right heart catheterization, pulmonary function testing and exercise testing.
• Monitor patient progress throughout the diagnostic and treatment pathway.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning discussions.
• Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Serve as the primary contact for patients and families within the CTEPH program.
• Provide education regarding CTEPH diagnosis and disease process, diagnostic procedures, and therapies.

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
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Thoracic Clinic/CTEPH Program
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $45.85 - $57.31 per hour.
Hours: 7.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Part-Time (End Date ~ April 1, 2027)
Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Job Summary

The Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Program Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the comprehensive care of patients with suspected or confirmed CTEPH throughout the diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up continuum. The Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for patients, caregivers, referring physicians, and the multidisciplinary CTEPH team, ensuring timely access to specialized care and the seamless coordination of diagnostic investigations, treatment planning, patient education, and longitudinal follow-up.

Working closely with thoracic surgeons, respirologists, interventional radiology, and administrative staff, the Nurse Coordinator supports clinical excellence, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.

Duties

• Coordinate the assessment, investigation, and management of patients referred to the CTEPH program.
• Triage referrals and facilitate timely consultation appointments.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, including:
  • Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scans
  • CT pulmonary angiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Right heart catheterization
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Exercise testing and other investigations as required
• Monitor patient progress throughout the diagnostic and treatment pathway.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning discussions.
• Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Serve as the primary contact for patients and families within the CTEPH program.
• Provide education regarding:
  • CTEPH diagnosis and disease process
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Pulmonary hypertension therapies
  • Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA)
  • Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery
  • Ongoing monitoring and self-management
• Assess patient needs and identify barriers to care.
• Provide emotional support and connect patients with appropriate resources and support services.
• Promote patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, NPs,cardiology, interventional radiology and administrative personnel.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case conferences.
• Liaise with referring physicians and external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external specialists as required.
• Support clinical research activities and patient recruitment for approved studies.
• Contribute to data collection, reporting, and outcome monitoring.
• Participate in program evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Assist in meeting accreditation and reporting requirements.

• Completion of a university, college, or other approved nursing program
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Relevant clinical experience, preferably in respirology, cardiology, ICU, transplant, or other advanced practice areas, preferred
• Coronary Care I - requred
• Physical Health Assessment Course, preferred
• Completion of the ECG interpretation course is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent independent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Patient teaching skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of a changing population
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

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.

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.