Clinical Coordinator, Acute Leukemia Program - UHN, Toronto

About this Opportunity

Join the University Health Network (UHN) as a Clinical Coordinator within the esteemed Acute Leukemia Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. This vital permanent full-time role focuses on the effective management, planning, and coordination of care for leukemia patients. Working collaboratively with the Leukemia Program team, leadership, and other internal and external provider care teams, you will ensure comprehensive support for patients throughout their treatment journey.

Key Duties

As a Clinical Coordinator, your primary responsibilities will revolve around patient care and management, leveraging your current specialized knowledge and expertise in nursing practice to support patients with complex needs.

• Management and coordination for patients in shared care, transitioning and planning for allogeneic blood & marrow transplant, and new patient consultations through our Rapid Assessment Clinic.
• Utilizing and applying current specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing practice to provide, manage, coordinate and facilitate patient care for patients with complex needs both directly and through consultation.
• Functioning as a consultant in the resolution of complex patient management problems.
• Performing teaching/education responsibility.
• Collaborating with others to develop and implement continuous quality improvement activities.
• Participating in academic and research activities/projects.
• Performing administrative responsibilities where indicated.
• Performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

Requirements

To excel in this Clinical Coordinator role within the Acute Leukemia Program, candidates must possess a strong foundation in nursing and relevant clinical experience, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and patient care excellence.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program.
• Five years current and relevant experience, including experience working in an advanced clinical practice role required (e.g., experience working with malignant hematology patients).
• Certification in Oncology Nursing from C.N.A. preferred.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups.
• Ability to function collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team and/or independently.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Demonstrated awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Computer literacy.
• Research experience preferred.
• Membership with the RNAO preferred.

Perks and Benefits

University Health Network (UHN) is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive suite of benefits and programs designed to enhance your professional and personal life, making it a truly differentiating factor for your career in Canadian healthcare.

• 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.).