04 Nov
|
University Health Network
|
Toronto
04 Nov
University Health Network
Toronto
- Compensation: CAD 41.25 - CAD 51.56 - hourly
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000TeamUHNmembers,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,educationand patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomicmedicineand rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World andit’sonly because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Union:Non-Union
Number of Vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Site:Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:Wallace McCain Centre for Pancreatic Cancer Clinic
Reports to:Clinical Service Manager
Salary Range:$41.25 - $51.56 per hour
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Shifts:Monday to Friday
Status:Temporary Full-Time (14 months months)
Closing Date:November 13, 2026
Position Summary
The Wallace McCain Centre for Pancreatic Cancer is a multidisciplinary rapid diagnostic and complex care program that sees over 500 new patients annually. The team includes physicians, dedicated administrative support, nurses,
allied health professionals and research staff. The Centre supports patients at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/UHN and collaborates with community healthcare providers across Canada.
As an integral member of the Wallace McCain Centre, the Clinical Coordinator supports the clinical operations, coordination and ongoing development of the program. The role is responsible for triaging and coordinating new patient referrals, facilitating the weekly multidisciplinary case conference (MCC), coordinating clinic schedules and clinical fellow assignments, and supporting timely, coordinated and patient-centred care.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Coordinator provides clinical workflow leadership and supervises dedicated administrative support to ensure effective clinic operations, continuity of care and a positive patient experience. The role also identifies opportunities to improve clinical processes, access, coordination and the overall patient journey.
The coordinator will work primarily within the McCain Clinic’s weekly multidisciplinary workflow, supporting coordination across medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, research and other clinical services.
Duties
- Review relevant clinical information, including imaging, pathology, molecular profiling, and medical records, to support referral triage and coordination.
- Triage current referrals in collaboration with the McCain team, applying established program criteria to prioritize referrals and support decisions regarding acceptance, redirection, or decline.
- Coordinate next steps with medical oncology, surgical oncology, and research teams, as appropriate.
- Coordinate patients throughout the referral and assessment process, including appointments, diagnostic investigations, referrals, and follow-up on outstanding items.
- Maintain referral tracking systems and waitlists, monitoring referral status, outstanding investigations, and follow-up actions to support timely assessment and continuity of care.
- In collaboration with the rotating physician, flag new referrals for potential clinical trial eligibility during the initial referral review and triage process, and communicate potential eligibility to the appropriate clinical trials team for further assessment.
- Coordinate required diagnostic investigations for new clinic patients, including bloodwork, CT scans, MRI scans, and other tests as clinically indicated; facilitate ordering by appropriately authorized clinicians and ensure results are available for clinical assessment and multidisciplinary review.
- Serve as a consistent point of contact for patients and referring providers, supporting communication and navigation throughout the McCain Clinic pathway.
- Communicate referral status, next steps, and relevant clinical information with patients, referring providers, and members of the care team.
- Identify and escalate urgent or clinically relevant concerns to the appropriate member of the care team and support timely follow-up.
- S
📌 Clinical Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto