Nurse Practitioner - Neuro Oncology

Position:                     Nurse Practitioner – Neuro Oncology

File#:                           Job 2113

Status:                        Full Time            

Department:              Oncology Program 

Wage:                         CPS 06 $65.20-$77.97

Site:                            Credit Valley Hospital

Posted:                       March 14, 2025

Internal Deadline:     April 04 , 2025

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community - patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan - quality, access and sustainability - anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients - inside and outside the hospital.

At THP, we are relentless in providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and we are all accountable for contributing to a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing and promoting excellence in patient care though advancing patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!

Summary:

Reporting to the Program Director of Oncology at Trillium Health Partners (THP), the CNS Nurse Practitioner (NP) will join the inter-professional team providing care to patients with primary brain tumours (PBT). This team will improve access to care, decrease fragmentation of care and coordinate services, thereby enhancing a positive patient experience closer to home for this challenging patient population. As a nursing leader, this role will be involved in the five domains of practice including clinical practice, leadership, collaboration, research and consultation.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with Physician and administrative leadership, continue to develop the CNS program at THP for patients with primary brain tumours (PBT) and brain metastases, including the care delivery model, and policy, practice standards, protocols and guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for these patients; formulate a comprehensive evidence-based plan of care in collaboration with the with neuro-oncologists and radiation oncologists; provide treatment and counseling as appropriate
• Provide care to Neuro Oncology outpatients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy as well as follow up care for patients who have completed treatment (in person and virtual care).
• Collaborate for care of patients with primary brain tumours and brain metastases when admitted to an inpatient unit.
• Liaise with other Oncology Program Nurse Practitioners and provide vacation coverage as appropriate.
• Refer to/liaise with other community services such as palliative care as appropriate
• Develop appropriate evaluation of the program including CCO performance metrics to monitor quality and best practice
• Utilize evidence-informed guidelines to guide the development of quality-of-care improvement strategies in the trajectory of patient care.
• Inform the development of key clinical pathways to improve the quality of care, reduce risks, increase patient satisfaction and increase the efficiency in the use of resources
• Design key CNS program elements so that it is positioned strategically within the oncology program at THP, regionally and provincially
• Further develop key partnerships with other regional cancer programs and CCO.
• Provide leadership and assist with professional development of team members through mentoring and participating in formal and informal education initiatives.
• Identify quality initiatives that will strengthen and further develop nursing professional practice. 

Key Qualifications

• Minimum masters level nurse practitioner preparation
• Current registration in the Extended Class with College of Nurses of Ontario (Successful completion of Ontario NP-Adult Extended Class examination)
• 3-5 years clinical experience in care of the acute care adult patients
• Clinical experience with this patient population is preferred
• Experience in Oncology preferred
• Experience with program management and program development is preferred
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to practice independently and interdependently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members and community partners including Cancer Care Ontario (CCO)
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and conflict resolutions skills that foster the ability to demonstrate leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluation of interventions
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment.  

 In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

 All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

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