General Practitioner in Oncology - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

General Practitioner in Oncology - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

• Part-time
• Expected
  
  Hours:
  
  Part-time hours (0.5 FTE)
• Zone:
  Eastern Zone
• Specialization:
  Family Practice
• Type of Remuneration:
  Alternative Payment Plan (APP) - Specialty
• Incentive Programs Available:
  Yes

The Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program (NSH CCP), Eastern Zone, has an opportunity for a General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO). The GPO works in a shared care model with specialists from Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology, Radiation Oncology, Urology, Thoracic Surgery and Palliative Care as well as the cancer site teams to manage care for the oncology patient. The GPO maintains regular communication with the specialist regarding the plan of care and practices collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, consulting with members of other health professions, as appropriate.

The GPO acts as a resource to the oncology patient’s primary care provider and other health care providers on issues related to the care of cancer patients (e.g., providing guidance during work-up of suspected cancer patients, addressing questions related to referral process, sharing information related to management of cancer patients, etc.).

The NSH CCP is responsible for delivering safe and sustainable cancer care services to Nova Scotians. Equitable access to high-quality care close to home is a NSH CCP priority. Through the provision of cancer care services at Cape Breton Cancer Centre, patients can stay connected to their family supports and home community throughout their cancer journey.

Sydney is located at the northeastern tip of Nova Scotia serving a population of nearly 120,000 in three counties. This position is available immediately.

Prior cancer related experience is valued, but not required. Structured onboarding and ongoing education is provided.

Expected

Hours:

• Part-time hours(0.5)
• Patient load is variable

Availability:

• Available on-site during working hours to address questions related to patient care and to assist with treatment related complications/ hypersensitivity reactions.
  The GPO shall be readily available to respond in person during the drug infusion if an adverse reaction occurs.
• For absences, the GPO is responsible for arranging coverage and handover with covering physician or other oncology delegate (e.g., Nurse Practitioner) in a timely manner and in collaboration with the Manager/ Clinical Practice Lead.
• Where possible, provide back‑up GPO coverage in other sites within the zone in the absence of the site‑specific GPO to ensure there is no compromise to clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the expedited diagnosis and staging of cancer
• Maintain current knowledge related to systemic therapy delivery and potential complications.
• Be the most responsible physician contact as it pertains to the patient's cancer treatment for patients under their care.
• Be accountable and committed for the designated days and hours for outpatient assessment clinics per week. Collaborate with prescriber colleagues and clinic leads (e.g., Clinical Practice Lead, Manager) to ensure the number of clinics and patients per clinic allow for safe and efficient care and meet the patient demand and volumes.
• Practice in an interdisciplinary model of care that responds to the patient’s needs while undergoing systemic therapy, radiation therapy and other oncological care, maintaining a supportive role with the patient’s primary care provider.
• Receive patient and supervise treatment delivery as required including:
  • Conduct and document a patient’s evaluation regularly as per care plan. More frequent evaluations may be required based on the patient’s clinical condition.
  • Review/ perform pre‑treatment assessment including but not limited to bloodwork, diagnostic imaging, toxicity assessment, and other relevant clinical investigations to complete prescription orders for continuation of previously initiated anti‑cancer systemic therapy regimens, including:
    • • New orders
      • Modifications of existing orders
      • Both oral and parenteral regimens
• Prescribe systemic therapy orders as per protocol and the Cancer Centre Specialist’s referral order.
• Revise systemic treatment in keeping…