We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse Clinical Program Coordinator who is interested in joining our fast-paced and dynamic Retinoblastoma team. Retinoblastoma is a rare, but highly curable, childhood cancer that arises from the retina and typically affects infants and young children. The Ophthalmology Clinic's Retinoblastoma Program works collaboratively with internal and external partners to support timely access to care for patients from across Canada. The RN Clinical Program Coordinator will play a central role on the multi-disciplinary Retinoblastoma team, facilitating efficient, high-quality care by coordinating referral intake, diagnostic work-up, treatment planning, procedures and follow-up.
Here's What You'll Love
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A Successful Start- you will participate in a comprehensive orientation experience to ensure you have the tools you need to be successful in our unique, specialized environment.
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Career Growth- we offer opportunities for advancement based on performance and aptitude regardless of length of employment.
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Interprofessional Collaboration- our nurses are an integral part of the interprofessional care team with opportunity to significantly contribute to patient care outcomes and work side by side with a highly trained team.
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Continued Learning- lifelong learning is encouraged through internal programs as well as through external means like academic and conference support.
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Professional Development- we encourage participation in nursing practice committees, interprofessional care rounds, as well as preceptorship & mentorship programs.
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Impact- at SickKids, you will enhance children's health and change the lives of children and their families every day.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and manage patient care for infants and children undergoing treatment for retinoblastoma, from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
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Serve as primary point of contact for patients and caregivers, offering education, support and guidance throughout the treatment process.
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Develop an effective communication strategy to establish and maintain continuity of care between coordinators, patients/families, surgeons and other team members along the trajectory of care.
Patient Care Coordination
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Manage referral intake, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to process and triage new referrals efficiently.
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Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary tram to develop individualized, evidence-based care plans.
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Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely completion of pre-operative testing and consents, to prevent surgical delays.
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Maintain an up-to-date, centralized registry of all active retinoblastoma patients, tracking each active patient's status, including outstanding testing/assessment results and planned next steps.
Enhance Patient and Family Education
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Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team to support clear and timely communication with families/caregivers about planned appointments, procedures and next steps.
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Provide family-centered teaching (ex., pre- and post-operative instructions), setting realistic expectations for the treatment experience and recovery, empowering caregivers to actively participate in care and promoting adherence to post-surgical protocols (as applicable).
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Identify barriers to care and escalate to Social Work, as appropriate.
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Support optimal patient experiences by collaborating and coordinating with Child Life and other supports, as needed.
Improve Post-Operative Care Coordination
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In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, facilitate discharge planning and follow-up to minimize length of stay and prevent complications.
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Support patient compliance with post-operative care and serve as a liaison between patients, families/caregivers and providers.
Here's What You'll Need
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Graduate of an approved Baccalaureate Nursing Program
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Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
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Minimum 3 years experience in pediatric nursing, ambulatory care preferred; established experience in Ophthalmology is preferred
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Basic proficiency with computers is essential (i.e. word processing, excel and computerized documentation system (Epic preferred)).
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Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
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Demonstrated problem solving abilities, critical thinking skills and ability to work within a team.
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Ability be self-directed, flexible and to take initiative.
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Attention to detail and efficient time management are essential to the position.
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Basic understanding of change management processes, exposure to project planning, and an interest in quality improvement are considered assets.
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A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion.
Here's what you'll love
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This position is eligible to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). You can learn more about HOOPP's plan features by reviewing The HOOPP Handbook.
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A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment Type: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE, Temporary, 1-Year Contract.
