Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Program

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.

Union: ONA

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position:
Replacement

Site:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department:
Oncology Nursing Leadership - Collaborative Academic Practice

Reports to:

Director of Professional Practice, Oncology and Blood Disorder Programs

Hours:

37.5 hours/week

Wage Range: $66.40-$79.27 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (12 months)

Closing Date:
June 21, 2026

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Pediatric Cancer Survivorship program will function in an advanced nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and provide management and surveillance for late effects of childhood cancer. They will provide outpatient care for patients with a history of childhood cancer, including brain tumors, solid tumors, and leukemia/lymphoma.

• Work with Pediatric Cancer Survivors in 2 Survivorship Clinics
• Utilize the Children’s Oncology Group guidelines to create surveillance recommendations and follow-up plans
• Disseminate recommendations and plans to primary care providers
• Be responsible for organizing surveillance investigations, following up on results and initiating referrals to specialists
• Have a basic understanding of fertility and the potential impact from cancer treatment
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care
• Collaborate with the Sick Kids Aftercare Team and attend 2 Transition Clinics each year
• Assist with reviewing referrals from other providers to access the Survivorship Clinic and be responsible for referring patients to other Survivorship Clinics across Canada when needed
• Work primarily in-person with the occasional virtual clinic visit
• Other responsibilities will include academic and leadership activities, including delivering, coordinating, and participating in research, education and professional development activities.

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing required
• Current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario in the Extended Class
• Experience with the Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) population
• Strong organizational, leadership and collaborative practice skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage complex clinical situations
• Experience in quality improvement and program development preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated sensitivity to patient and family needs
• Proficiency in information technology and virtual care platforms
• Membership in relevant professional organizations (eg. Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology)

As a Nurse Practitioner in the Brain Metastases and Gamma Knife program, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and families while working in a world-class cancer centre. UHN provides a collaborative, innovative environment that supports professional growth and continuous learning.

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…