Patient Care Coordinator

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

17d • CA$46 - CA$57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, makes it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada. As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the site-based nurse Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) acts as a resource and co-leader for the interprofessional disease site team(s).

Requirements

• At minimum, a completion of BScN Baccalaureate in Nursing or Baccalaureate level education with Diploma in Nursing required
• Basic Cardiac life Support (B.C.L.S.) program
• Three (3) years nursing experience, including experience as required by area of responsibility and experience working in a supervisory capacity
• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Demonstrates membership within a professional nursing association and/or nursing interest groups related to practice
• Demonstrated strong leadership and motivational skills
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and collaborates with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent skills in recognizing, analyzing and resolving problems
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Clinical and patient teaching skills
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Adapts to and implements change and facilitates its acceptance by others
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with UHN Confidentiality policy requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience with project management and/or Lean process improvement an asset

Responsibilities

• Ensuring efficient day to day operations of clinical areas
• Ongoing continuous improvement and project management practices to strengthen clinic processes
• Performing financial/administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective site operation
• Contributing to staff development by promoting and ensuring a supportive/collaborative learning environment within the service(s)/cluster area based on the principles of adult learning and practice standards for nurses, students and ancillary staff
• Performing human resources responsibilities in collaboration with the nurse manager
• Liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of patient care outcomes (including data collection/reporting)

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: Mid Level