Nurse Practitioner – Adolescents and Young Adults, NeuroOncology

Union: ONA
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Oncology Nursing Leadership - Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to: Director, Professional Practice
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Wage Range: $63.05-$75.27 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Status: Temporary Part-Time (12 months)
Closing Date: March 26, 2026 

Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner provides specialized clinical care and care coordination for adolescents and young adults (AYA, ages ~15–25) with Pediatric-type CNS tumors.  Working across multiple partner institutions, the NP collaborates with neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, the AYA program, and supportive care teams, with a primary focus on patients requiring shared care with the neurosurgery team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

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.