Nurse Practitioner - Oncology Clinic (GEN)

Scarborough Health Network • Granbury, TX

3d • $69 - $77

About The Position

Working as a collaborative member of the inter-professional team, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to provide direct and comprehensive care and services to patients across the cancer care program at SHN. Participate and lead quality improvement initiatives and make recommendations for change in consultation with the Program Director, Manager, and Physician Leader. Provide training, coaching, and education related to evidence-based Oncology practice and knowledge among team members. Systemic Treatment Clinics: The Nurse Practitioner leads the provision of comprehensive cancer care services in SHN’s Cancer Care and Hematology Clinics. This model of cancer care employs interprofessional comprehensive cancer care along the continuum from diagnosis to survivorship and palliative care. The Nurse Practitioner will use advanced practice skills to provide assessment, coordination, navigation, and provision of services while integrating best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for cancer care and hematology patients. Suspicion of Cancer Clinic (SoC): Suspicion of Cancer (SoC) is defined by persistent (>4 weeks), progressive, or unexplained symptoms, with early identified investigation abnormalities, giving rise to a clinical concern for an underlying malignancy that does not yet meet criteria for a disease-site-specific pathway or specialty referral. Suspicion of cancer is informed by the clinician’s overall clinical assessment and judgment, including situations where clinical concern remains high despite non-specific or indeterminate findings. SoC clinics are an Ontario Health – Cancer Care Ontario project (BEACON) aiming to improve the diagnostic experience for patients and providers. SHN’s SoC clinic is Nurse Practitioner lead, ensuring timely diagnostic assessment, strong navigation and care coordination, while advancing equity and access to care. Outreach: With a growing demand for cancer care it is a priority for SHN to provide comprehensive cancer care services within the Scarborough community. As an expert Oncology Nurse Practitioner, you will provide outreach consultation and navigation support, working collaboratively with primary care providers to assess and provide specialized cancer care consultation to support care plans and necessary interventions.

Requirements

• Masters of Nursing
• Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in acute oncology and systemic therapy
• Current de Souza Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality
• Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance record

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Oncology Nursing from Canadian Nursing Association
• Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
• Completion of additional De Souza Institute courses, including Patient Navigation, Advanced Pain Assessment & Management, and Cancer Survivorship

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and comprehensive care and services to patients across the cancer care program at SHN
• Participate and lead quality improvement initiatives and make recommendations for change in consultation with the Program Director, Manager, and Physician Leader
• Provide training, coaching, and education related to evidence-based Oncology practice and knowledge among team members
• Lead the provision of comprehensive cancer care services in SHN’s Cancer Care and Hematology Clinics
• Provide assessment, coordination, navigation, and provision of services while integrating best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for cancer care and hematology patients
• Ensuring timely diagnostic assessment, strong navigation and care coordination, while advancing equity and access to care
• Provide outreach consultation and navigation support, working collaboratively with primary care providers to assess and provide specialized cancer care consultation to support care plans and necessary interventions

Benefits

• Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
• New Graduate Initiative
• Enroute Program
• Critical Care Sponsorship Program
• Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
• Recognition events
• Leadership Development and Learning Programs
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level