Np-pt .4 Complex Malignant Hematology

**Ref# 25ONA371**

**1 ‑ Part Time (.4) - Nurse Practitioner**

**Complex Malignant Hematology Clinic**

**Why Join Us?**
- **Impactful Work**: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.
- **Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)**: We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

**About the role**:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Nurse Practitioner, CMH Clinic, will function in an interdisciplinary team environment. The role will primarily focus

upon the management of patients with an oncology/hematology diagnosis.

The NP has a direct reporting relationship to the Program/Service Director and matrix relationship for nursing

practice to the Director of Nursing. NPs will have a professional accountability for quality and safety to the Medical

Advisory Committee through the Chief of Department and matrix relationship to the Chief Nurse Executive. The NP

is an expert practitioner with a specialty based focus who functions with a high level of autonomy, knowledge and

skills to formulate clinical decisions and manage chronic illness through an interdisciplinary team approach. NP

practice addresses the five domains of Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Practice, Collaboration, Research,

Leadership, and Change Agent. The percentage of time dedicated to each of these domains is variable, based on

the program needs and will evolve with the program.

Primary Responsibilities:
The NP's practice is primarily focused on caring for patients with an oncology/hematology diagnosis, and could also

involve a broad range of chronic disease conditions. Skills include: advanced physical assessment, clinical

reasoning, pharmacology and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to formulate effective care

plans. Patient education and ongoing emotional support are key elements required for success in the chronic

disease population.
- Must provide patient care or services in a manner that is consistent with TBRHSC mission and reflects the core

values of Patient & Family Centred Care.
- Must treat all information concerning patient affairs or illnesses and/or hospital business as confidential, privileged

information, which must never be discussed except in the course of duty.
- Must be accountable for ensuring the safest patient care and services and for recognizing and reporting safety

incidents or potentially unsafe conditions.

Employment Requirements:

- Unencumbered registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Nurse Practitioner certification in Primary Health Care or Adult streams.
- Membership in RNAO or NPAO is required.
- Successful completion of Graduate Studies.
- Minimum 3 years recent nurse practitioner experience in an acute care setting during past 5 year period.
- Experience in Oncology/Hematology (2 years minimum)
- Completion of the Desouza Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course to be completed, will be provided
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Patient and Family Centred Care.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Regular and sustained attendance.
- Knowledge of and adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct.
- Computer skills using Word, Excel and Power Point, Groupwise.

Salary Range: $65.210 to 70.75