Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
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Job Description
Union: ONA
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Oncology Nursing Leadership, Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to: Director, Professional Practice
Hours: 37.5hours per week (Weekend and statutory holiday work may be part of the schedule)
Wage Range: $66.40 - $79.27 per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 12, 2026
Position Summary
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. Other responsibilities include academic and leadership activities, including delivering, coordinating and participating in research, education and professional development activities.
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.
Allo transplant team: Member of the interprofessional provider team rotating between inpatient Allo transplant unit, outpatient treatment (MHDU) and clinic setting.
Lymphoma, Myeloma, Auto transplant 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. 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
Qualifications
- Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration in the Extended Class (EC) as a NP required
- Completion of a Master's degree required
- 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.
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
- Commitment to collaborative practice
- Experience in nursing research methodology an asset
- Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
- Evidence of professional malpractice insurance
- 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
- 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
- Program planning and evaluation methodology skills an asset
- Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner
Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- 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.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Department: Hematology and Medical Oncology Compensation: CAD 66.40 - CAD 79.27 - hourly
