Humber River Hospital

Nurse Practitioner, Oncology

Posting Date 4 weeks ago(5/8/2023 1:33 PM)
Program
Critical Care, Cardiology, Oncology & Respiratory Services
Department/Unit
Oncology
Employee Type
Full-Time
Employee Group
ONA
Job ID
2022-16553
Job Category
Oncology

Position Profile

Position: Nurse Practitioner, Oncology

Status: Permanent Full Time

Program: Critical Care, Cardiology, Oncology & Respiratory

Union Group: ONA

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, Flexibility required (subject to change per operational needs)  

Hourly Rate:  $53.93 - $67.24

 

Humber River Hospital is committed to revolutionizing patient care for our diverse community. At North America’s first fully digital hospital, the future is very exciting for our people and programs. And we’re looking for exceptional individuals to join our great team: people who share our passion to deliver excellent, patient-focused, expert care. The Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University.

The Humber River Hospital Oncology program provides comprehensive cancer care services in our outpatient clinic made of 28 treatment spaces and care for over 15,500 patients annually, including lab, systemic therapy, medical oncology, and supportive care visits. Our treatment and services include:

  • Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted therapies
  • Symptom management related to systemic treatments
  • Assessment and follow up from inter-professional cancer care team
  • Supportive care related to complex cancer pain and cancer-related symptom management

We are currently seeking an Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to partner with another Oncology NP and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, oncologists, palliative/supportive care physician and program leaders to provide direct and comprehensive care and services to our patients.

You will use advanced practice skills to provide assessment, coordination and provision of services to patients and families including crises intervention and short-term management while integrating best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for in-patient and ambulatory clinic for oncology and oncology palliative population.

You will have the opportunity to participate and lead quality improvement initiatives and make recommendations for change in consultation with the Program Director, Manager and Physician Leader.

Your leadership skills will be utilized to provide training, coaching and education related to evidence-based Oncology practice and knowledge among team members.

Qualifications:

  • NP – Adult, RN(EC), Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Minimum 3 years experience in acute oncology and systemic therapy experience
  • Masters degree in Nursing
  • Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, preferred
  • Oncology Nursing Certification (CNA), preferred
  • Knowledge of oncology, community resources, crisis work and a working knowledge of the Regulated Health Profession Act, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act

 

Why Humber? Why Now?

Humber River Hospital is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care, as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and encompass our values of Compassion, Professionalism and Respect. People who are committed to making a positive difference.

We are a Studer Group hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs.

Humber River Hospital is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.

Why? Because at Humber River Hospital, we know it is our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes exceptional care...healthier community.

 

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Hospital, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment  Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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