Support Partner - Outpatient Clinics and Acute Oncology

Union: NOWU Service
Replacement or New: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site:  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Outpatient Clinics 
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $26.44 - $28.50 (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 15 hours/week
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Status: Permanent Pat Time
Closing Date: March 5, 2026

Position Summary

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.

Duties

The Support Partner is a member of Outpatient Clinics team who provides assistance to direct patient caregivers through the performance of specific activities related to:

- Maintenance of the Clinic: 

• restocking, cleaning, disinfecting, and transporting instruments and medical devices to and from MDRD;
• setting up clinic areas;
• turn over exam rooms;

- Patients support activities: Assisting clinical staff with patient related activities;
- Acting as a chaperone during patient intimate examinations;
- Environmental support activities;
- Transportation support activities;
- Other duties directly related with the proper maintenance of the Clinic.

• Completion of a secondary school diploma program 
• Experience with housekeeping, portering and/or unit aide
• Evidence of ability to lift and transport heavy objects
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Evidence of good independent initiative and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Good organization and time management skills
• Previous Hospital experience
• Experience working with surgical instruments required
• Experience working with endoscopy equipment required 
• Experience in a teaching hospital environment preferred

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.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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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.

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.