Clinical Nurse Specialist, Melanoma and Skin Oncology
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Melanoma and Skin Oncology
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Job Description
Union: Nonunion
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Melanoma and Skin Oncology
Reports to: Director of Professional Practice
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: May 28 2025
Position Summary:
The Melanoma and Skin Oncology Site Group provides treatment for more than 10000 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 interprofessional 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 patientcentered care clinical education and program excellence. While working with the multidisciplinary 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 patientreported 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.
- 35 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 crossappointment to an academic institution.
- Knowledge of patientreported 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 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 offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP 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 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
Employment Type
Full-time
