Nurse Practitioner - Blood and Marrow Transplant Program - Inpatient Oncology

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

With a focus on service excellence and patient safety, principal responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including detailed histories and physical examinations, for patients undergoing stem cell transplant or cellular therapy.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of health problems related to hematology/oncology and stem cell transplant care within full scope.
• Prescribe and manage medications, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, and initiate appropriate therapies within clinical privileges.
• Provide direct clinical care, including acute management of complications related to stem cell transplant and cellular therapies.
• Develop and implement educational systems for patients, families, and staff regarding transplant processes, side effects, and post-transplant care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and other allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Serve as a consultant and resource for nursing and medical staff in the area of stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and educational activities related to the Blood and Marrow Transplant program.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all care provided and education delivered.
• Mentor students and new staff and participate in ongoing professional development.

What we offer:

• Regular Full-Time
• Rate of Pay: $59.89 - $82.35 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Pension Plan: HOOPP
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Scheduled Protected Time for Clinical Education and Research Initiatives

What you bring:

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current registration in the extended class and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 3 years of recent related experience in an oncology environment
• Current member of the Nurse Practitioner's Association of Ontario (NPAO) or Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Mandatory Current Professional Liability Protection
• CNA Certification in Oncology Preferred
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP (C)
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in clinical practice, education, program development and research
• Expertise in functioning in an inter-disciplinary health care environment
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues and therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Expertise in critical thinking, clinical problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Effective organizational, conceptual and leadership skills
• Ability to promote evidence-based strategies and initiatives for Hematology Models of Care, and ability to work in partnership with relevant LHSC staff and physicians
• Experience in/or understanding research, program development and evaluation
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relations and communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated excellence as a role model for clinical leadership
• Demonstrated experience with clinical teaching in an academic environment
• Advanced presentation skills including the application of adult learning…