GENETIC COUNSELLOR

Job Posting #: 925470

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Genetics Program, DMOH

Reports to: Clinical Manager, Genetics Program

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Wage range or Salary: $39.59 - $49.49 hourly: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 months contract)

Shifts: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30

Posted Date: October 12, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position

The Genetic Counsellor will be responsible for providing care in our general adult genetics services. This position will include the ability to participate in research activities in addition to the opportunity to participate in student supervision depending on experience.

Duties

• Assessing the unique medical/genetic and psychosocial needs of individual cases for the purpose of providing appropriate counselling, education, testing options, and follow-up
• Providing clinical teaching to genetic counselling students, medical students, and professional colleagues
• Performing administrative responsibilities to ensure the effective management of individual cases, acting as an advocate for patients, performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
• Depending on level of experience, participate in supervising genetic counselling students, medical students, residents and fellows.
• Participate in weekly academic activities including adult genetic counselling rounds as well as genetics rounds and case review

  Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Genetic Counselling
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible with the ABGC and/or CBGC
  • Two years previous experience preferred although new graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and professionals
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and needs
  • Broad-based knowledge and versatility
  • Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and professionals
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills

    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.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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