Position Details

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: August 4, 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 and Requirements

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

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

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, in office 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.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.

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📌 Nurse Practitioner – Adolescents and Young Adults, NeuroOncology (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario