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**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Lung Screening Navigator**

**Ontario Lung Screening Program**

Reporting the Manager, Prevention and Screening Clinical Services, the Lung Screening Navigator will be

responsible for providing patient assessment, coordination of screening, follow up and recall appointments, and

patient education to patients within the Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP). The Lung Screening Navigator will

work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure all requirements of the OLSP are met.

The Ontario Lung Screening Program is Ontario's organized screening program for people who are at high risk of

getting lung cancer and qualify to get screened. Lung screening offers a low dose CT to screen for lung cancer as

directed by the Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP) to eligible individuals in northwestern Ontario.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:

- Degree or diploma in a health related field (i.e. Bachelor of Science, Practical Nursing, Medical Laboratory

Technology, etc.).
- Current unencumbered license or registration from applicable regulatory body (i.e. College of Nurses of Ontario,

College of Medical Laboratory Technologists)

Skills/Abilities:

- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and administrative skills, including the ability to set priorities, establish timeframes and

organize resources
- Strong strategic, analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in groups, one‑on‑one, and in writing
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, including community

partners
- Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Previous experience working with culturally diverse populations, strong working knowledge of healthcare systems

and community resources.

Salary Range: $35.674 to 41.970

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

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

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Friday, 13 December, 2024**.

website.

Posted: November 29, 2024

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