Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Thoracic Clinic​/CTEPH Program

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Union:
Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site:
Toronto General Hospital
Department:
Thoracic Clinic/CTEPH Program

Reports to:

Manager
Wage Range: $45.85 - $57.31 per hour.

Hours:

7.5 Hours per Week

Shifts:

Days
Status:
Temporary Part-Time (End Date ~ April 1, 2027)
Closing Date:
August 27, 2026

The Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Program Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the comprehensive care of patients with suspected or confirmed CTEPH throughout the diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up continuum. The Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for patients, caregivers, referring physicians, and the multidisciplinary CTEPH team, ensuring timely access to specialized care and the seamless coordination of diagnostic investigations, treatment planning, patient education, and longitudinal follow-up.

Working closely with thoracic surgeons, respirologists, interventional radiology, and administrative staff, the Nurse Coordinator supports clinical excellence, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.

• Coordinate the assessment, investigation, and management of patients referred to the CTEPH program.
• Triage referrals and facilitate timely consultation appointments.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing, including:
  • Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scans
  • CT pulmonary angiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Right heart catheterization
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Exercise testing and other investigations as required
• Monitor patient progress throughout the diagnostic and treatment pathway.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning discussions.
• Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Serve as the primary contact for patients and families within the CTEPH program.
• Provide education regarding:
  • CTEPH diagnosis and disease process
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Pulmonary hypertension therapies
  • Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA)
  • Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery
  • Ongoing monitoring and self-management
• Assess patient needs and identify barriers to care.
• Provide emotional support and connect patients with appropriate resources and support services.
• Promote patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, NPs,cardiology, interventional radiology and administrative personnel.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case conferences.
• Liaise with referring physicians and external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external specialists as required.
• Support clinical research activities and patient recruitment for approved studies.
• Contribute to data collection, reporting, and…