Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Program
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Pediatric Cancer Survivorship program will function in an advanced nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and provide management and surveillance for late effects of childhood cancer. They will provide outpatient care for patients with a history of childhood cancer, including brain tumors, solid tumors, and leukemia/lymphoma. Other responsibilities will include academic and leadership activities, including delivering, coordinating, and participating in research, education and professional development activities.
Requirements
- Completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing required
- Current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario in the Extended Class
- Experience with the Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) population
- Strong organizational, leadership and collaborative practice skills
- Proven ability to work autonomously and manage complex clinical situations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated sensitivity to patient and family needs
- Proficiency in information technology and virtual care platforms
- Membership in relevant professional organizations (eg. Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in quality improvement and program development preferred
Responsibilities
- Work with Pediatric Cancer Survivors in 2 Survivorship Clinics
- Utilize the Children’s Oncology Group guidelines to create surveillance recommendations and follow-up plans
- Disseminate recommendations and plans to primary care providers
- Be responsible for organizing surveillance investigations, following up on results and initiating referrals to specialists
- Have a basic understanding of fertility and the potential impact from cancer treatment
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
- Collaborate with the SickKids Aftercare Team and attend 2 Transition Clinics each year
- Assist with reviewing referrals from other providers to access the Survivorship Clinic and be responsible for referring patients to other Survivorship Clinics across Canada when needed
- Work primarily in-person with the occasional virtual clinic visit
- 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.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
