- Developing and completing patients' medical and family history by conducting interviews with patients and their family members.
- Explaining the hereditary cancer pattern in the patient's family and the cancer risks associated with that pattern.
- Recommending cancer screening based on the family history and standard HCP guidelines.
- Explaining genetic susceptibility testing and the associated potential benefits and harms and schedules genetic testing as appropriate.
- Contacting genetic counselling centres outside of British Columbia to organize genetic counselling and testing for out-of-province family members as required.
- Referring patients to health professionals such as social workers, surgeons and oncologists as necessary.
- Documenting a variety of patient information including personal and family medical history, risk assessments, cancer surveillance strategy and progress reports and outcomes.
- Requesting medical records and tissue blocks from hospitals and physicians as required.
- Graduate of an accredited Masters program in Genetic Counselling.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Board eligible or Board Certified with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and/or the American Board of Genetic Counselling
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, other professional staff, and the general public.
- Work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Accept responsibility, make decisions and teach.
- Operate related equipment including ability to use a variety of word processing and database software.
- Physically carry out the duties of the position.
- Understanding of hereditary cancer syndromes, genetic testing and clinical guidelines.
- Familiarity with design and conduct of quantitative and qualitative research.
- Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
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Genetic Counsellor, Hereditary Cancer - British Columbia, Canada - PHSA
Description
Genetic Counsellor, Hereditary Cancer
BC Cancer
Provincial, BC
The Hereditary Cancer Program is a provincial program with offices in Vancouver Centre, Abbotsford Centre and Victoria Centre. The successful applicant may choose the site they wish to work from.
The Genetic Counsellor operationally reports to the Clinical Coordinator, Genetic Counselling and has a matrix reporting to the Practice Lead, Genetic Counselling. Working with direction form Medical Leaders, the Genetic Counsellor participates in a team approach to provide genetic counselling to individual patients and their family members. Additional duties include providing public, professional and academic education and participating in clinical research.
What you'll do
What you bring
Qualifications:
You have:
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Job type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until October 4, 2024)
Location: Provincial Position- Applicant may work based out of any BC Cancer location.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of work: Monday – Friday: 07:00-15:00, 07:30-15:30, 08:00-16:00, 08:30-16:30, 09:00-17:00
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
() plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs:
PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
