Nurse Practitioner – Adolescents and Young Adults, NeuroOncology

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. 

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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: 18.75 hours per week
Wage Range: $63.05-$75.27 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Status: Temporary Part-Time (12 months)
Closing Date: May 29, 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 NeuroOncology 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 skills
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills an asset
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

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 these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.