Nurse Practitioner – Adolescents and Young Adults,NeuroOncology Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: ONA
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Oncology Nursing Leadership - Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to: Director, Professional Practice
Hours
: hours per week
Wage Range: $$ per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Status: Temporary Part-Time (12 months)
Closing Date
:
August 4, 2026

Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner provides specialized clinical care and care coordination for adolescents and young adults (AYA, ages ~15–25) with Pediatric-type CNS tumors. Working across multiple partner institutions, the NP collaborates with neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, the AYA program, and supportive care teams, with a primary focus on patients requiring shared care with the neurosurgery team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

Duties

Provide comprehensive assessment, prescribe appropriate therapies, administer select treatments and follow-up for AYA Neuro Oncology patients in the outpatient setting

Conduct independent and collaborative visits for treatment planning, symptom management, and monitoring of disease or treatment related toxicities.

Participate in multidisciplinary pathways including neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and clinical trials

Manage acute and chronic complications such as seizures, endocrine dysfunction, neurologic deficits, cognitive changes, fatigue, and psychosocial distress.

Support age-appropriate palliative care integration and advance care planning.

Serve as the central liaison across collaborating organizations (Hospital for Sick Children, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Kembil Brain Institute) to facilitate smooth transitions and coordinated communication.

Liaise with AYA program services such as social work, psychology, fertility specialists, rehabilitation, and vocational support.

Assist patients and families in navigating complex, multi-institutional treatment plans.

Maintain expertise in molecular diagnostics, targeted therapies, chemotherapy protocols, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and AYA survivorship.

Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care and patient education.

Participate in research initiatives, registries, and observational studies where appropriate.

Qualifications

Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration in the Extended Class (EC) as a NP required

Completion of a Master's degree required

Demonstrated expertise as a Nurse Practitioner preferred

Five (5) years of relevant experience; including three (3) years of experience working in neuro-oncology preferred

Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred or commitment to obtain certification when eligible.

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required

Commitment to collaborative practice

Experience in nursing research methodology an asset

Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution

Evidence of professional malpractice insurance

Membership in the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) and other organizations relevant to the role preferred

Knowledge of data management programs an asset

Effective verbal and written communication…

Nurse Practitioner – Adolescents and Young Adults, NeuroOncology