Nurse Practitioner, Oncology

Humber River Health

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Position Profile:Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!Position: Nurse Practitioner, OncologyStatus: Permanent Full TimeProgram: Critical Care, Cardiology, Oncology & RespiratoryUnion Group: ONAHiring Salary Range: $61.51-$76.82Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, Flexibility required (subject to change per operational needs)Humber River Health 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 Health 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 choose Humber River Health?At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

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