Patient Care Coordinator

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Hans Messner Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Inpatient Units (Units 14B and 14C)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: F0:03
Wage Range: $44.51 - 55.64 per hour (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: 8 Hour Days; 0730 - 1530
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: January 18, 2025

Job Summary

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, makes it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.

The Messner Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Program is the largest in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Our program delivers approximately 200 allogenic stem cell transplants per year on our inpatient units.

Duties

As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the site-based Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) acts as a resource and co-leader for the interprofessional disease site team(s). The PCC has clinical and leadership expertise. The principal responsibilities within the site(s) include:

• Ensuring efficient day to day operations of clinical areas including patient flow and patient activities
• Collaborates with the inter-professional team to enhance the provision of care that incorporates clinical standards, best practice and enhances care/service delivery outcomes for patients
• Contributing to staff professional development and ensuring a supportive/collaborative learning environment within the department
• Performing human resources responsibilities in collaboration with the Nurse Manager
• Liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of patient care outcomes (including data collection/reporting)

• At minimum, a completion of BScN Baccalaureate in Nursing or Baccalaureate level education with Diploma in Nursing required
• Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing preferred
• Basic Cardiac life Support (B.C.L.S.) program
• Minimum 3 years inpatient nursing experience in hematology/oncology
• Experience in stem cell transplant an asset
• Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Demonstrates membership within a professional nursing association and/or nursing interest groups related to practice
• Demonstrated strong leadership and motivational skills
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment and collaborates with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent skills in recognizing, analyzing and resolving problems
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Clinical and patient teaching skills
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Adapts to and implements change and facilitates its acceptance by others
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with UHN Confidentiality policy requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• 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

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, on-site gyms, etc.)

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