Nurse Practitioner, Complex Malignant Hematology

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

9h • CA$66 - CA$79 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Complex Malignant Hematology Team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to manage the care required for patients referred to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The NP will be provided orientation and training to be able to rotate to the following sub-specialty areas. The NP will primarily care for patients admitted at PM and support patients within the CMH programs who may be admitted at other UHN sites.
Leukemia (Outpatient): Rotating through Malignant Hematology Day Unit, Leukemia Rapid Assessment Clinic (RAC) and the Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspirate clinic (BMBA) in predominantly NP led clinics and treatment areas.
Leukemia (Inpatient/clinics): Member of the interprofessional team, NP will rotate between inpatient Leukemia units and outpatient Leukemia clinics.
Allogeneic Stem Cell transplant team: Member of the interprofessional provider team rotating between inpatient Allogeneic stem cell transplant unit, outpatient treatment (MHDU) and clinic setting.
Lymphoma, Myeloma, Autologous Stem Cell transplant/Immune Effector Cell Program: Member of the interprofessional provider team rotating between outpatient treatment areas and inpatient units, NP will be providing care for patients undergoing intensive lymphoma/myeloma care and/or autologous stem cell transplant/immune effector cell program. Clinical responsibilities include rotations through the pre and post auto transplant care, triaging and sign off for transplant eligibility, caring for patients with diagnoses of lymphoma or myeloma, and primary management of pre and post autologous stem cell transplant patients.
Other responsibilities include academic and leadership activities, including delivering, coordinating and participating in research, education and professional development activities.
The Nurse Practitioner will report directly to the Director of Professional Practice, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Requirements

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration in the Extended Class (EC) as a NP required
• Completion of a Master's degree required
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Evidence of professional malpractice insurance
• 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
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Up to five (5) years of relevant experience; including three (3) years of experience working in the malignant hematology preferred
• Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred or commitment to obtain certification when eligible.
• Experience in nursing research methodology an asset
• 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
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage the care required for patients referred to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
• Rotate through Malignant Hematology Day Unit, Leukemia Rapid Assessment Clinic (RAC) and the Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspirate clinic (BMBA) in predominantly NP led clinics and treatment areas.
• Rotate between inpatient Leukemia units and outpatient Leukemia clinics.
• Rotate between inpatient Allogeneic stem cell transplant unit, outpatient treatment (MHDU) and clinic setting.
• Rotate between outpatient treatment areas and inpatient units for Lymphoma, Myeloma, Autologous Stem Cell transplant/Immune Effector Cell Program.
• Provide care for patients undergoing intensive lymphoma/myeloma care and/or autologous stem cell transplant/immune effector cell program.
• Provide pre and post auto transplant care.
• Triage and sign off for transplant eligibility.
• Care for patients with diagnoses of lymphoma or myeloma.
• Primary management of pre and post autologous stem cell transplant patients.
• Deliver, coordinate and participate in research, education and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior