Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the LIVER PROGRAM

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Position Summary

The Nurse Coordinator plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for patients affected by MAFLD (metabolic-associated fatty liver disease) through coordinated care, education, and advocacy. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of hepatology nursing and contribute to the advancement of patient care strategies for MAFLD management.

This position requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes in liver health. One of the primary responsibilities will be

1. To provide comprehensive education to patients and their families on lifestyle modifications, dietary guidelines, medication adherence, and potential complications.

2. Facilitate access to resources and support services for patients

3. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and intervention plans.

4. Perform Fibroscan test

5. Collaborate with staff hepatologists to optimize patient care pathways and outcomes

6. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and data analysis

7. Direct care responsibilities: performing venipuncture, IV insertion, albumin transfusions, paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures, wound care, recovering patients post procedures and liaising with clinicians regarding patient care.

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.

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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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.