Nurse Practitioner - Odette Cancer Centre - Temporary part-time - 2026-19007

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario, seeks an Oncology Nurse Practitioner (adult EC) to deliver advanced nursing care for patients with CNS malignancies. You will assess, order tests, and manage complex cases, supporting symptom management and end-of-life care with autonomy and clinical judgment.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to implement evidence-based plans, lead quality initiatives, and participate in education and research

Qualifications

• Assess and manage patients with CNS malignancies in advanced NP role.
• Order diagnostics and develop evidence-based care plans for cancer patients.
• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout treatment and end-of-life care.
• Communicate with patients, families, and care teams across clinic and virtual settings.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive assessment and management of CNS cancer patients.
• Order diagnostic tests and tailor therapy plans.
• Coordinate with interprofessional team for integrated care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and best practices in oncology care.
• Support goals of care discussions and advance care planning.
• Develop and implement education and research initiatives within the team.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic testing

Therapy planning

Communication with patients

Clinical reasoning

Interprofessional collaboration

Quality improvement leadership

Professional development

Team leadership

Ontario EC NP registration

MN-NP degree

Oncology nursing experience

Palliative care proficiency

Basic Life Support

Formation

Ontario EC NP (adult) registration

Master’s in Nursing / NP certificate

Oncology CNS experience (preferred)

Outils

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

Summary of Duties

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an advanced nursing role within the Odette Cancer Centre, bringing specialized expertise in palliative care and symptom management to patients with primary central nervous system (CNS) cancers. Demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical judgment, the NP is responsible for assessing, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing patients with complex cancer diagnoses while providing comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout treatment and towards end of life.

Acting as a primary point of contact for oncology patients and referring healthcare teams, the NP practices in accordance with the philosophy, values, and standards of Sunnybrook, integrating advanced knowledge from nursing and medicine to support individuals throughout both their treatment as well as end-of-life care. Comprehensive patient assessment and the provision of medical management through both direct and virtual patient/family interactions as well as collaboration with primary care providers are key components of this role.

The NP is also responsible for ensuring that patients with CNS malignancies are connected to appropriate community and supportive care resources. Given the complexity of this patient population, discussions regarding goals of care and advance care planning are of critical importance and will be integrated throughout the patient's care journey.

Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications/Skills:

• Practice within the full scope of the NP role conducting assessments, ordering diagnostic tests and developing and managing therapeutic care plans
• Perform patient assessments, including relevant health history, review of symptoms, functional assessment, assessment of psychosocial comorbidities and coping skills, assessment of toxicities related to cancer and its treatment, assessment of the impact of physical comorbidities on cancer symptoms and response to treatment, assessment of family supports and resources at home, pharmacologic assessment, review of relevant laboratory, pathology and radiographic data, system-specific physical exam
• Formulate a comprehensive evidence-based plan of care for patients including appropriate health education, symptom management strategies, prescriptions for chemotherapy, health maintenance and promotion, palliative care and referral to relevant specialists.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers in clinic, over the phone and other virtual avenues.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and current evidence in decision making, planning and implementing care.
• Coordinate with nurses and interprofessional team to stimulate interest and provide innovative learning opportunities to integrate research findings, theory, and technique for advanced patient care
• Provide leadership in the development of quality improvement initiatives, policies and procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with Interprofessional Team and unit leaders in coordinating and providing care for patients and to advance local, program and organizational goals and objectives
• Participate in professional development of staff
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the extended class (EC) as an NP (adult) required
• Masters in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or successful completion of a post Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program required
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in CNS Oncology with relevant systemic oncology, ambulatory or acute care nursing experience preferred; palliative care experience an asset
• 3 years experience in Oncology as a Nurse Practitioner
• Certification in Oncology Nursing or palliative care preferred or commitment to obtain certification when eligible
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• Expert knowledge and clinical skills in managing symptoms and complex patient care needs for patients receiving systemic therapy
• Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and practice in a self-directed autonomous manner
• Excellent complex decision-making skills, interpersonal, team-building, leadership, and oral and written communication skills
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives, program development and/or research and evaluation skills