Advisor, Oncology Nursing Program

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At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care. 

What Ontario Health offers:   

At Ontario Health, your growth and well-being aren’t just supported—they’re celebrated every step of the way. Here, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while shaping a fulfilling and sustainable career. Based on your role, you may receive:

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

Want to make a difference in your career?  Consider this opportunity. 

The Oncology Nursing Program is situated within the Cancer Clinical Programs Portfolio and is closely aligned with the Symptom Management and Experience and Engagement Programs to support coordinated, person-centred care across Ontario.

Oncology nurses play a critical role across the cancer journey, providing care and expertise in areas such as symptom management, treatment support, care coordination, patient and family education, and navigation. The program aims to strengthen this role and ensure that patients have access to high-quality, evidence-informed oncology nursing care across settings and throughout their cancer experience.

The Oncology Nursing Program aims to:

• Improve access to quality, person-centred oncology nursing expertise across the patient journey and cancer system
• Advance the quality of nursing care by building oncology nursing competency and supporting safe, effective and evidence-informed practice.
• Collaborate with patients, families and healthcare providers to promote approaches  to care that reflect patient needs, preferences, experiences and support health and wellbeing.
• Support the development and implementation of system-level strategies, resources and approaches that strengthen oncology nursing practice and contribute to improved patient and health system outcomes.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across organizations, disciplines and regions to promote best practices and reduce variation in oncology nursing care across Ontario.

The Advisor, Oncology Nursing Program will be an integral member of the program, providing oncology nursing subject matter expertise to the program and driving forward key initiatives to advance oncology nursing care across the province.  The Advisor will work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, professional organizations, and Ontario Health programs to translate evidence and clinical expertise into practical strategies, resources, and improvements in care. The Advisor will also identify emerging priorities and lead new areas of work in collaboration with other Ontario Health programs, particularly where oncology nursing intersects with symptom management, patient and caregiver experience, quality improvement, and models of care. Through this work, the Advisor will contribute to advancing oncology nursing practice and supporting a coordinated, equitable, and high-quality cancer system.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Provides expert, first-hand knowledge of oncology nursing to drive forward provincial initiatives to improve access to oncology nursing
• Provides strategic oncology nursing advice to support the development of provincial strategies, policies, models of care, and initiatives across Ontario Health
• Develops and fosters partnerships with regional stakeholders to understand needs and barriers to ensure relevance and quality of our products
• Engages patients, families, caregivers, and people with lived experience to inform the development and evaluation of oncology nursing initiatives, recommendations, and resources
• Independently leads working groups, advisory committees, and engagement with regional partners to develop and implement provincial recommendations, standards, and guidance documents
• Develops and manages detailed, large-scale, provincial project plans, which include the development of new recommendation documents, nursing standards documents and provincial implementation, including monitoring of templates, evaluation plans, and proactively identifying and mitigating risk
• Leads the implementation and adoption of provincial oncology nursing recommendations, standards, and guidance by supporting regional partners and identifying and addressing implementation barriers
• Writes recommendation and guidance reports, develops and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders and supports publications
• Provides leadership in publication, research, evaluation and the building of evidence for the role and scope of nursing in oncology by writing manuscripts, submitting for publication and presenting material at conferences
• Monitors, collates and synthesizes information on evidence, trends and best practices to facilitate planning and decision making
• Evaluates the impact of provincial oncology nursing initiatives and uses findings, data, and stakeholder feedback to inform continuous improvement
• Represents the Oncology Nursing Program and Ontario Health on provincial, national, and professional committees, networks, and other forums, building relationships to support knowledge exchange, collaboration, and advancement of oncology nursing practice
• Works collaboratively with other clinical programs at Ontario Health on initiatives and working groups that require Oncology Nursing Program expertise

• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested
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Here is what you will need to be successful:

Education and Experience

• Nursing Diploma and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or a related field considered an asset
• 3-5 years of work experience in oncology nursing is required. Demonstrated experience in direct patient care and patient safety within an oncology setting is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of Ontario’s health care system and cancer system, nursing regulatory structures, unions and professional associations
• Strong advisory and communication skills to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, to facilitate advisory committees and working groups
• Excellent written skills including the ability to prepare briefing notes, reports and policy papers
• Excellent oral skills, including the ability to create and deliver effective presentations and answer questions
• Strong project planning and management skills.
• Adept at balancing concurrent tasks and projects and works effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment in setting priorities, identifying issues and determining action require.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite in particular Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively to determine work objectives as well as in self-directed manner as defined within the overall context of the project plan

Location: Ontario Health (OH) welcomes applications from candidates across Ontario.  Please note that this role follows an in-office work model, requiring employees to work from a designated, approved Ontario Health location.

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All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.  

Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.

Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.