The Nurse Practitioner (NP) having a specialty-based focus functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients in the Gynecologic Oncology program at the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program (SMRCP).  As a member of the Interprofessional Practice team at the Royal Victoria Hospital, the NP will work in partnership with the Gynecologic Oncology Program at the SMRCP and Department of Surgery.  The successful candidate will utilize clinical expertise and an in-depth knowledge of gynecologic oncology patients to plan patient care and evaluate clinical practice across the continuum of care. In addition, the NP will provide clinical leadership and promote a culture of excellence within the assigned program and across the organization. The NP will do this by providing expert clinical practice, education, consultation, participate in the development of policy and procedures, and research within a family centered nursing approach.  The NP role will support ongoing health care monitoring and will assist patients in accessing appropriate primary care in the community, serving as a key connection between community and inpatient services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Based in a gynecologic oncology program, the NP will function with a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the management of gynecologic oncology inpatients and outpatients.
• Utilizes a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for tertiary level patients.
• Collects and interprets data about the health of the patient to determine a medical diagnosis and treat complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
• Conducts in depth comprehensive assessments of gynecologic cancer patients that integrate a wide range of complex information.
• Initiates and evaluates selected medical and nursing therapies within the NP scope of practice, medical directives and practice guidelines.
• Utilizes diagnostic reasoning to formulate a medical diagnosis within the specialty scope of practice and consistent with practice guidelines.
• Collaborates with the physician when determining an acute or chronic diagnosis as appropriate.
• Consults with and refers to other health care professionals and community services as needed.
• Provides formal and informal education to internal and external teams/partners
• Participates in program evaluation and reporting requirements.

Education/Certification:

• Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Master’s Degree program in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing or recognized equivalent is required
• Adult/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate required
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• Successful completion of College of Nurses approved education to prescribe controlled substances required.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and/or special interest group Nurse Practitioners Association of Ontario (NPAO).
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
• deSouza Institute Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification preferred
• Oncology certification preferred or started within one year of start date of position
• Must maintain Certification once obtained

Experience:

• Demonstrates experience working in an advanced practice role (Clinical Nurse Specialist or NP), preferably as an NP in a hospital inpatient or outpatient program.
• 3 years relevant experience in oncology, palliative care and/or surgery
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in an acute care environment required
• Gynecologic oncology internship completion within first two years of hire required.
• Advanced knowledge of the nursing process, the consultation process, program planning, nursing research methodology, discharge planning and community resources required.
• Eligibility for cross-appointment to an academic institution preferred.

Competencies:

• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with RVH standards
• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment with the ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Patient centered service orientation with sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills required
• Collaborative approach to clinical work
• Ability to interpret, apply and communicate relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based methods and practices with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
• Demonstration commitment to continuous quality improvement

Other:

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Satisfactory criminal reference and vulnerable sector screening prior to hiring