Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Prevention and Interception Clinic
- Full-time
- Department:
Other (Not Listed) - Compensation: CAD 99,411 - CAD 124,254 - yearly
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.
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is one of the world’s leading comprehensive cancer centers, offering state-of-the-art technology and compassionate, patient-centered care. 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, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment center in Canada.
Union:Non-Union
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position
:
Replacement
Site:Princess Margaret Hospital
Department:PM Nursing Leadership,Cancer Prevention and Interception Clinic
Reports to:Director, Professional Practice
Salary:$99,411- $124,254
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Status:Permanent Full Time
Closing Date:November 6, 2026
The Cancer Prevention and Interception Clinic is a multidisciplinary, site-agnostic program focused on cancer risk assessment, early detection, and prevention. By integrating clinical care, genetics, population health, and research, the clinic identifies cancer risk earlier and enables timely, personalized interventions to reduce cancer burden and improve outcomes.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will assist in the development of patient pathways, including triage, consent, sample acquisition, return-of-results processes, and downstream treatment/interception navigation. This role integrates advanced nursing practice across clinical care, navigation, education, program development, research, and quality improvement. The CNS will collaborate closely with physicians, physician assistants, genetic counsellors, researchers, and other health care professionals. This role is ideal for an experienced oncology nurse leader who can navigate complex workflows, support patients, play an important role in cancer prevention, risk assessment, patient education, and care coordination within a leading academic healthcare environment.
Duties- Lead intake, assessment, triage, and patient navigation for Cancer Prevention & Interception Clinic referrals, ensuring timely access to appropriate clinical and research pathways
- Serve as the primary patient contact, coordinating consultations, pre-visit preparation, education, and virtual or in-person appointments
- Guide patients through research sample collection, blood draws, and other study-related procedures
- Coordinate and track patient results, ensuring timely clinical review, EMR documentation, and communication with patients
- Support clinical pathways for surveillance, escalation, referrals, and further diagnostic workup
- Coordinate seamless transitions across programs, community partners, diagnostic services, and research teams
- Provide specialized advanced practice nursing care, including management of complex clinical questions related to cancer risk and psychosocial impacts
- Support early detection and escalation, including urgent imaging, laboratory testing, or consultations when indicated
- Act as an expert clinical resource to patients, families, and staff using current evidence, guidelines, and program protocols
- Support implementation of standardized pathways across tumor…
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