Clinical Coordinator

Union: NonUnion
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: May 9 2025

The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre University Health Network is seeking a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as Nurse Coordinator. As Canadas largest multidisciplinary brain tumor centre we are dedicated to providing stateoftheart medical treatment enhanced supportive care and education to patients and their families.

Position Overview

You will play a pivotal role in coordinating patientrelated care and program development at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre. Serving as a liaison with referring physicians and institutions the incumbent will lead in supporting individuals and their families affected by a brain tumor diagnosis

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for patients families and referring institutions offering supportive counseling and education as needed.
• Coordinate and actively participate in weekly CNS Multidisciplinary Rounds.
• Provide support and orientation to staff joining the Pencer Tumor Centre program.
• Coordinate and develop patient and caregiver supportive care programming
• Oversee the updating and maintenance of patient educational materials and programs.
• Chair the Pencer Centre Patient & Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) organizing meetings and related activities.
• Act as liaison with the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation to advise and oversee fundraising initiatives
• Review past and current supportive care services revitalizing programs postpandemic with consideration for virtual technology options and patient preferences.
• Oversee performance of staff reporting to the coordinator including of the Pencer Centre Administrative Assistant and Rehabilitation Consultant.
• Facilitate patient access to specialized treatments and enrollment in relevant programs.
• Engage and provide expertise to other organizations involved with brain tumor advocacy as appropriate.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in nursing required Masters preferred or equivalent.
• Member in good standing or eligible for membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• At least 2 years experience working in neurooncology or with people with neurodegenerative conditions or other acquired brain injury.
• Experience in palliative care preferred.
• Strong networking and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Selfdirected with exceptional leadership abilities.
• Expert organizational skills with flexibility in managing priorities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity patientcentered orientation and excellent communication skills.

Additional Information :

Why 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 compensation & benefits (medical dental etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime