Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: One
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: 610 University Avenue
Department: UHN Oncology Nursing, the Peter Gilgan Center for Early Cancer Detection Research
Reports to: Director, Professional Practice
Salary: $97,227 - $121,514 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: January 9, 2026

The Princess Margaret is launching the world’s largest Molecular Residual Disease (MRD) and Cancer Interception Program, focused on early detection, MRD-driven care pathways, and innovative interception therapies.

We are excited to welcome a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to the Patient Navigation & Interception Team to support this groundbreaking program. The CNS will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology, genetics, bioinformatics, and program coordinators, to deliver coordinated, high-precision care for patients participating in the MRD program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a world-leading initiative in cancer surveillance and interception.

Duties

• MRD Patient Navigation & Clinical Coordination: Lead patient navigation for all individuals entering the MRD and Cancer Interception Program, serving as the primary point of contact for scheduling, pre-visit preparation, education, and guiding patients through sample collection and molecular profiling.
• Results Tracking & Clinical Communication: Coordinate MRD results, ensure timely review by the clinical team, accurate EMR documentation, and clear communication to patients and families.
• Advanced Practice Nursing & Clinical Expertise: Provide specialized care for high-risk patients, manage complex clinical questions related to MRD, recurrence risk, and psychosocial impacts, and support urgent diagnostics or interventions as needed.
• Program Development & Workflow Leadership: Implement standardized MRD pathways across tumor sites, develop SOPs, care maps, and educational materials, and refine cross-departmental workflows in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Team.
• Quality Improvement & Data Management: Monitor patient flow, turnaround times, and outcomes; identify system gaps; lead QI initiatives; and partner with data coordinators to ensure accurate, high-quality data capture.
• Research & Clinical Trials Support: Facilitate patient identification for MRD studies and interception trials, support informed consent, coordinate sample handling, and contribute to research dissemination and program-related academic initiatives.
• Education & Mentorship: Provide ongoing education to clinic nurses, trainees, and interdisciplinary staff on MRD workflows, ctDNA interpretation, and navigation protocols; participate in conferences, rounds, and knowledge translation activities.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams—including oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology, genetics, bioinformatics, advanced practice nurses, and community partners—to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care across the MRD program.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (or recognized equivalent)
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) preferred
• Minimum 4–5 years oncology experience; experience with complex care navigation is strongly preferred
• 2 years experience working in an advanced clinical practice role preferred
• Eligibility for cross appointment within an academic setting
• Experience with precision oncology, ctDNA technologies, genetics, or clinical trials is an asset.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder workflows
• Outstanding communication, counselling, and patient education skills
• Proficiency with digital health tools, EMRs, and data systems
• Eligibility for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Comfort with emerging science, AI-enabled workflows, and rapidly evolving clinical evidence.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.