Clinical Nurse Specialist - Ambulatory Care, Breast Oncology Site Group

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.

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The M. Lau Breast Centre at Princess Margaret is the largest comprehensive breast cancer centre in Canada. We offer cutting-edge, novel programs in screening, diagnosis and assessment, treatment planning and delivery, as well as follow-up care, patient education and survivorship support. Our inter-professional team of medical, radiation and surgical oncologists works in collaboration with breast imaging specialists, breast-specific pathologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, nurses, social workers, dietitians and other allied health professionals. Our centre offers patient-centred care that treats the whole person, not just the disease.

Union: Non-union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Ambulatory Care, Breast Oncology Site Group ​​​​​​​
Reports to: Director of Professional Practice
Work Model: On-site
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $44.51-$55.64 per hour
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: April 29, 2025

Duties

• Design, implement, and evaluate a nurse-led model for oversight of treatment plans of breast cancer patients with CDK4/6 inhibitors in ambulatory care.
• Establish and optimize the patient pathway for existing breast cancer patients with CDK4/6 inhibitors, ensuring seamless transition and continuity of care.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care in-person and virtually to assess side effects of CDK4/6 inhibitors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for patients.
• Provide quality health care through patient education and counseling on treatments, appointment expectations, treatment plans, patient navigation, and team communication.
• Manage referrals within existing nursing scope of practice and medical directives across oncology disciplines within the breast site group, as well as partners (e.g. homecare, psychosocial oncology).
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address and advocate patient concerns.
• Facilitate integration of therapies into clinical practice by helping develop protocols including development of new medical directives.
• Establish processes to assess and present patient-reported outcomes, including the development and implementation of remote patient monitoring programs to support continuous care and proactive intervention.
• Develop patient care educational materials for breast cancer patients with CDK4/6 inhibitors.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and program efficiency.
• Provide educational sessions and contribute to the professional growth of the breast care team.

• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completion of a Graduate Degree Program in nursing or a recognized equivalent.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (required).
• 3-5 years of experience in oncology nursing, preferably with contemporary experience in symptom management of breast medical oncology patients.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (preferred).
• Membership in relevant professional organizations preferred (e.g., RNAO, CANO).
• Program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation methodology skills.
• Experience with clinical research and data collection methodologies.
• Eligibility for cross-appointment to an academic institution.
• Knowledge of patient-reported outcomes and quality improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing information technology and data management tools.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.

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.

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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.