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Job title: Nurse Practitioner – Krembil Neuroscience Centre, Neuro-Oncology Program
Company: University Health Network
Job description: Job Posting #876437
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Krembil Neuroscience Centre (KNC) – Neuro-Oncology Program
Scale/Grade: F0 05
Salary Range: $92,414.00 – $115, 518.00 per annum (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Neuroscience Centre (KNC) – Neuro-Oncology Program.
Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Toronto Western Hospital has been serving the health care needs of its culturally diverse local community for more than 100 years. Today, the hospital provides highly specialized tertiary care to people from surrounding areas and across Canada.
As a world leader in neural and sensory science, Toronto Western Hospital is constantly pushing the boundaries of research, offering pioneering treatments and using state-of-the-art technology. The hospital has a strong community and population health program, providing innovative programs for and information to seniors, diabetes patients, and many multicultural groups. .
Based primarily on our in-patient neurosurgery unit, with some additional clinic activity, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients in the Neuro-Oncology Program – Krembil Neuroscience Centre. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population, the NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support, guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients. The role will require significant contact with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to ensure seamless communication regarding specific oncology related issues and treatments. The principal responsibilities include: utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for neuro-oncology patients involving: collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient; determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems; playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities; participating in policy and procedure development; performing research activities; delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs; performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession; acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of Master’s Degree Program in Nursing ( or one semester from completion)
- Registered Nurse (EC) certification complete or pending
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending
- Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing preferred
- Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre with Neuro-oncology patient population
- Experience in nursing research methodology
- Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
- Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
- Excellent 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
- Program planning and evaluation methodology skills
- Commitment to collaborative practice
- Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
- Ability to work in a self directed manner
- Ability to utilize information technology
POSTING DATE: May 6, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Until filled
If you are interested in contributing at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
Expected salary: $92414 – 115518 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sat, 08 May 2021 07:19:14 GMT
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