SCOPE / PURPOSE OF JOB

The Nurses Navigator will be responsible for helping and supporting breast cancer patients and their families to navigate and access healthcare services. He/she will provide support along patient’s clinical pathway, service to address barriers to healthcare resources and will monitor the follow up care of the patients. The navigation team works within a clinical team of healthcare professionals at the hospital-based Patient Navigation Centres to ensure breast cancer patient complete their diagnostic and recommended treatment protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing Patient Support - Be the focal point within the clinical team for patient navigation services for breast cancer patients. Assists patients in developing engagement plans, based on the results of the needs assessment. Provide motivation for patients, especially those who are discouraged or do not have the drive to achieve their recovery goals.
• Identify barr...