Nurse Practitioner, Genitourinary

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join its GU Radiation Oncology Team. This permanent full-time position involves high autonomy in patient care, collaboration in multidisciplinary settings, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and NP registration, with relevant experience preferred.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Access to HOOPP

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, parking, etc.)

Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters degree required.
• Current NP registration in Ontario needed.
• Demonstrated expertise as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients referred for GU malignancy management.
• Conduct new patient consults alongside a Staff Radiation Oncologist.
• Collaborate with Research and Education leads for patient trials.

Skills

EMR Systems

Pain Management

Acute Care

Primary Care Experience

Suturing

Vital Signs Experience

Dermal Fillers

Experience Administering Injections

Pediatrics Experience

Nursing

Botox Experience

Medicare

Education

Masters degree

Registration in the Extended Class as a Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Nursing research methodology

Job description

Reports to : Director Professional Practice

Salary : $63.05 $75.27 per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Status : Permanent FullTime

Closing Date : May 92025

As a member of the Interprofessional Genitourinary (GU) Radiation Oncology Team the nurse practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to manage the care and navigation required for patients referred to the GU Site at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Principal responsibilities include providing care to patients referred for management of GU malignancy including independently and also collaboratively leading new patient consult / repeat consult review and follow up clinics alongside a Staff Radiation Oncologist. The NP will also collaborate with Research and Education leads to aid in the screening and recruitment of patients to relevant trials. There may be opportunities to expand into other clinical domains including aspects of brachytherapy radiotherapy and systemic therapy (including radionuclide / theranostics) as these pertain to GU cancer management. The NPwill work within the multidisciplinary GU team within the Princess Margaret as well as referring institutions to provide patient education psychosocial support and optimize the navigation of GU cancer patients along the cancer journey and seamless transitions of care.

Additional principal responsibilities include utilizing anddemonstrating acomprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level ofclinical competence in caring forGU cancer patients. This will involve collectingand interpreting data about the health history of the patient performing pertinent physical exams facilitating discussions surrounding the role of radiation therapy in GU cancer educating patients regarding potential treatment sideeffects and management treating complex responses of individuals andfamilies toactual orpotential problems leading follow up care and discussing survivorship care issues. The role and responsibilities may evolve over time as this is a new role within the Radiation Medicine Program; however the core principals will remain as described above.

Other responsibilities include academic and leadership activities including leading coordinating and participating in research and / or quality improvement activities orienting and educating new NPs and members of the interprofessional team and participating in ongoing professional development activities. The successful candidate will require clinical knowledge and skills to care for patients but also alevel of comfort with ambiguity whileestablishing role clarity within theGU sitegroup and the continued expansion of the GU Radiation Oncology Program.

The NP will report directly to the Director of Professional Practice Princess Margaret.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a Masters degree
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration in the Extended Class (EC) as a NP (adult) or NP (Primary Health Care) required
• Demonstrated expertise as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Up to five 5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in new patient and follow up clinics preferred
• Experience in nursing research methodology an asset
• Eligible for crossappointment to an academic institution
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certification in CNA Oncology Nursing preferred
• Evidence of professional malpractice insurance
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) and other organizations relevant to the role preferred
• 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 :

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 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 onsite gyms etc.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs 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.

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Key Skills

EMR Systems,Pain Management,Acute Care,Primary Care Experience,Suturing,Vital Signs Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Pediatrics Experience,Nursing,Botox Experience,Medicare

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