Company Description Job Description
Position Overview Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource for patients, families, and referring institutions, offering supportive counseling and education as needed.
- Coordinate and actively participate in weekly CNS Multidisciplinary Rounds.
- Provide support and orientation to staff joining the Pencer Tumor Centre program.
- Coordinate and develop patient and caregiver supportive care programming
- Oversee the updating and maintenance of patient educational materials and programs.
- Chair the Pencer Centre Patient \& Family Advisory Committee (PFAC), organizing meetings and related activities.
- Act as liaison with the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, to advise and oversee fundraising initiatives
- Review past and current supportive care services, revitalizing programs post-pandemic with consideration for virtual technology options and patient preferences.
- Oversee performance of staff reporting to the coordinator including of the Pencer Centre Administrative Assistant and Rehabilitation Consultant.
- Facilitate patient access to specialized treatments and enrollment in relevant programs.
- Engage and provide expertise to other organizations involved with brain tumor advocacy, as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Masters preferred, or equivalent.
- Member in good standing, or eligible for membership, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- At least 2 years experience working in neuro-oncology, or with people with neurodegenerative conditions or other acquired brain injury.
- Experience in palliative care preferred.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Self-directed with exceptional leadership abilities.
- Expert organizational skills with flexibility in managing priorities.
- Demonstrated sensitivity, patient-centered orientation, and excellent communication skills.
Additional Information
- Competitive compensation \& benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
- HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
- Wellness services \& offerings
- Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
- 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.)
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