Registered Nurse (Patient Navigator) - Suspicion of Cancer (SoC) Clinic (GEN)
About The Position
The Patient Navigator for the Suspicion of Cancer (SoC) clinic will provide exceptional, coordinated and patient-centred care that ensures timely access to specialist appointments and procedures. This Patient Navigator follows evidence-based pathways to ensure that SoC clinic patients have quick access to the required diagnostic procedures. The Patient Navigator will remain closely connected with the patient, and the primary care provider to ensure that both are informed about every step of the care plan. Navigating patients during a health crisis is one of the key roles of this position. Reporting to the Oncology Manager, the Patient Navigator will support the patient’s journey through the diagnostic phase of care and will work collaboratively with the interprofessional team. The Patient Navigator will apply his/her knowledge of the health care system and the cancer care system to successfully advocate for the patient/family. The Patient Navigator will be accountable for facilitating the necessary next steps along the care trajectory. Although this position will primarily practice within the Cancer Care and Hematology Program, the navigator will be part of a nursing team supporting other oncology patient navigators and will be expected to provide support as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing)
- Current BCLS
- Completion of courses with the deSouza Institute – including at minimum Patient Navigation, and Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice
- Evidence of continuing education in the area of oncology nursing and care of the patient with colorectal cancer
- Evidence of advanced assessment skills and demonstrated clinical knowledge in the area of cancer related health concerns, cancer treatments and psychosocial impact of disease
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional care team
- Experience with the development and implementation of effective education programs targeted at patients and families
- Proven ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate, implement and monitor the plan of care for each patient
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and members of the health care team both within the hospital and the community
- Demonstrated telephone assessment and triage skills
- High degree of professionalism and initiative, with the ability to function independently in a position with limited immediate supervision
- Proven good attendance with the capability of maintaining the same standard
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional, coordinated and patient-centred care that ensures timely access to specialist appointments and procedures.
- Follow evidence-based pathways to ensure that SoC clinic patients have quick access to the required diagnostic procedures.
- Remain closely connected with the patient, and the primary care provider to ensure that both are informed about every step of the care plan.
- Support the patient’s journey through the diagnostic phase of care and will work collaboratively with the interprofessional team.
- Apply his/her knowledge of the health care system and the cancer care system to successfully advocate for the patient/family.
- Be accountable for facilitating the necessary next steps along the care trajectory.
- Provide support to other oncology patient navigators as required.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
- Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
- New Graduate Initiative
- Enroute Program
- Critical Care Sponsorship Program
- Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
- Recognition events
- Leadership Development and Learning Programs
- Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
