Union: ONA

Number of vacancies:1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Oncology Nursing Leadership - Collaborative Academic Practice

Reports to: Director of Professional Practice, Oncology and Blood Disorder Programs

Hours : 37.5 hours/week

Wage Range: $66.40-$79.27 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)

Closing Date : August 21, 2026

Position Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Pediatric Cancer Survivorship program will function in an advanced nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and provide management and surveillance for late effects of childhood cancer. They will provide outpatient care for patients with a history of childhood cancer, including brain tumors, solid tumours, and leukemia/lymphoma.

Duties

- Work with Pediatric Cancer Survivors in 2 Survivorship Clinics

- Utilize the Children's Oncology Group guidelines to create surveillance recommendations and follow-up plans

- Disseminate recommendations and plans to primary care providers

- Be responsible for organising surveillance investigations, following up on results and initiating referrals to specialists

- Have a basic understanding of fertility and the potential impact from cancer treatment

- Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care

- Collaborate with the SickKids Aftercare Team and attend 2 Transition Clinics each year





- Assist with reviewing referrals from other providers to access the Survivorship Clinic and be responsible for referring patients to other Survivorship Clinics across Canada when needed

- Work primarily in-person with the occasional virtual clinic visit

- Other responsibilities will include academic and leadership activities, including delivering, coordinating, and participating in research, education and professional development activities.

Requirements

- Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing required

- Current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario in the Extended Class

- Experience with the Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) population

- Strong organisational, leadership and collaborative practice skills

- Proven ability to work autonomously and manage complex clinical situations

- Experience in quality improvement and program development preferred

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated sensitivity to patient and family needs

- Proficiency in information technology and virtual care platforms

- Membership in relevant qualified organisations (eg. Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology)

Why join UHN?

As a Nurse Practitioner in the Brain Metastases and Gamma Knife programme, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and families while working in a world‑class cancer centre. UHN provides a collaborative,



innovative environment that supports professional growth and continuous learning.

Benefits

- Competitive offer packages

- Government organisation 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 organisation

- 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 programme, 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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

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