Tag: Skin

Company: University Health Network

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 11 May 2025 07:25:21 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionUHN 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.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Melanoma and Skin Oncology
Reports to: Director of Professional Practice
Work Model: On-site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: May 28, 2025Position Summary:The Melanoma and Skin Oncology Site Group provides treatment for more than 10,000 patient visits annually, leveraging the expertise of a large multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care. Join us in advancing care for melanoma patients while contributing to innovative program development and inter-professional collaboration. Together, we will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.Join one of the largest and internationally renowned melanoma & skin oncology care teams in Canada. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), in this established position, will lead efforts to develop and implement the Petersen/Turofsky Melanoma and Skin Oncology Rapid Assessment Program. The CNS will play a key role in advancing patient-centered care, clinical education, and program excellence. While working with the multi-disciplinary team, the CNS will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining innovative melanoma care programs, including neoadjuvant treatment pathways. This role integrates advanced nursing practice within the domains of clinical care, leadership, education, research, and quality improvement.Duties

• Design and implement the Petersen/Turofsky Melanoma and Skin Oncology Rapid Assessment Program, including:

• Establishing and optimizing the patient pathway from referral to transition to clinic operations, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care.
• Collaborating with the Advanced Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) to create nursing training and educational materials.
• Developing patient care pathways and educational materials for neoadjuvant, uveal and other programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for patients referred to the Petersen/Turofsky Melanoma and Skin Oncology Rapid Assessment Program.
• Manage referrals across oncology disciplines within the Melanoma site group, as well as partners, such as diagnostics and supportive care.
• Collaborate and mentor clinic nurses to support with procedures, including biopsies.
• Provide quality health care through patient education and counseling on neoadjuvant treatments, appointment expectations, treatment plans, and team communication.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address and advocate patient concerns.
• Facilitate integration of new therapies into clinical practice by helping develop protocols and coordinating staff training.
• 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.
• Participate in Melanoma/Skin Oncology multidisciplinary rounds.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and program efficiency.
• Contribute to research activities to advance Melanoma/Skin Oncology care.
• Provide educational sessions and contribute to the professional growth of the melanoma care team.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Advanced nursing practice expertise preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in oncology nursing, preferably with melanoma or skin oncology patients (preffered).
• 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.

Additional InformationWhy 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

) * 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.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.