Nurse Practitioner – Adolescents and Young Adults, NeuroOncology

Duties

Provide comprehensive assessment, prescribe appropriate therapies, administer select treatments and follow-up for AYA NeuroOncology patients in the outpatient setting
Conduct independent and collaborative visits for treatment planning, symptom management, and monitoring of disease or treatment related toxicities.
Participate in multidisciplinary pathways including neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and clinical trials
Manage acute and chronic complications such as seizures, endocrine dysfunction, neurologic deficits, cognitive changes, fatigue, and psychosocial distress.
Support age-appropriate palliative care integration and advance care planning.
Serve as the central liaison across collaborating organizations (Hospital for Sick Children, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Kembil Brain Institute) to facilitate smooth transitions and coordinated communication.
Liaise with AYA program services such as social work, psychology, fertility specialists, rehabilitation, and vocational support.
Assist patients and families in navigating complex, multi-institutional treatment plans.
Maintain expertise in molecular diagnostics, targeted therapies, chemotherapy protocols, immunotherapy, precision medicine, and AYA survivorship.
Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care and patient education.
Participate in research initiatives, registries, and observational studies where appropriate.

Qualifications
Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration in the Extended Class (EC) as a NP required
Completion of a Master’s degree required
Demonstrated expertise as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
Five (5) years of relevant experience; including three (3) years of experience working in neuro-oncology preferred
Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred or commitment to obtain certification when eligible.
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Commitment to collaborative practice
Experience in nursing research methodology an asset
Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
Evidence of professional malpractice insurance
Membership in the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) and other organizations relevant to the role preferred
Knowledge of data management programs an asset
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Program planning and evaluation methodology skills an asset
Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
Ability to work in a self-directed manner