Advisor Oncology Nursing Program - Ontario Health, Ontario

About this opportunity

Ontario Health is committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. The vision is to be a leader in health and wellness for all, connecting the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences, and value.

The Oncology Nursing Program sits within the Cancer Clinical Programs Portfolio and aligns closely with Symptom Management and Experience and Engagement Programs. The Advisor, Oncology Nursing Program provides oncology nursing subject matter expertise and drives key initiatives to advance nursing care across the province, contributing to a coordinated, equitable, and high-quality cancer system for Ontario Health.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet specific education, registration, and experience requirements to be considered for these Ontario Health careers:

• Nursing Diploma and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or a related field considered an asset
• 3-5 years of work experience in oncology nursing is required
• Demonstrated experience in direct patient care and patient safety within an oncology setting is required
• Sound knowledge of Ontario’s health care system and cancer system, nursing regulatory structures, unions and professional associations
• Strong advisory and communication skills to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, to facilitate advisory committees and working groups
• Excellent written skills including the ability to prepare briefing notes, reports and policy papers
• Excellent oral skills, including the ability to create and deliver effective presentations and answer questions
• Strong project planning and management skills
• Adept at balancing concurrent tasks and projects and works effectively in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment in setting priorities, identifying issues and determining action required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite in particular Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively to determine work objectives as well as in self-directed manner as defined within the overall context of the project plan

Day-to-day

As an Advisor in the Oncology Nursing Program, you will handle various responsibilities supporting health and administration initiatives across Ontario:

• Provides expert, first-hand knowledge of oncology nursing to drive forward provincial initiatives to improve access to oncology nursing
• Provides strategic oncology nursing advice to support the development of provincial strategies, policies, models of care, and initiatives across Ontario Health
• Develops and fosters partnerships with regional stakeholders to understand needs and barriers to ensure relevance and quality of our products
• Engages patients, families, caregivers, and people with lived experience to inform the development and evaluation of oncology nursing initiatives, recommendations, and resources
• Independently leads working groups, advisory committees, and engagement with regional partners to develop and implement provincial recommendations, standards, and guidance documents
• Develops and manages detailed, large-scale, provincial project plans, which include the development of new recommendation documents, nursing standards documents and provincial implementation, including monitoring of templates, evaluation plans, and proactively identifying and mitigating risk
• Leads the implementation and adoption of provincial oncology nursing recommendations, standards, and guidance by supporting regional partners and identifying and addressing implementation barriers
• Writes recommendation and guidance reports, develops and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders and supports publications
• Provides leadership in publication, research, evaluation and the building of evidence for the role and scope of nursing in oncology by writing manuscripts, submitting for publication and presenting material at conferences
• Monitors, collates and synthesizes information on evidence, trends and best practices to facilitate planning and decision making
• Evaluates the impact of provincial oncology nursing initiatives and uses findings, data, and stakeholder feedback to inform continuous improvement
• Represents the Oncology Nursing Program and Ontario Health on provincial, national, and professional committees, networks, and other forums, building relationships to support knowledge exchange, collaboration, and advancement of oncology nursing practice
• Works collaboratively with other clinical programs at Ontario Health on initiatives and working groups that require Oncology Nursing Program expertise
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

Perks and benefits

Ontario Health supports your growth, well-being, and career sustainability through comprehensive programs:

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team