Advanced Practice Nurse Educator, Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Educator to develop and lead education for the Cardiovascular Investigations Unit. You will design tailored staff education, mentor nurses, and collaborate with interprofessional teams to advance clinical practice and patient care.

The role requires a graduate degree in Nursing or Education, specialty certifications, BLS, and strong leadership with IT and collaboration skills in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions.
• RNAO membership preferred.
• Membership in a related professional group preferred.
• Graduate degree in Nursing or Education or recognized equivalent is required.
• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education and related frameworks is required.
• Specialty-specific certification programs relevant to clinical areas are required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Previous Educator experience is an asset.
• At least three years of nursing experience in a relevant specialty preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work well in an interprofessional team.
• Ability to use information technology effectively.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver staff education tailored to unit needs.
• Promote professional development and mentor nurses for career growth.
• Collaborate with UHN and academic teams on clinical and educational initiatives.
• Participate in committees and share best practices.
• Lead program evaluation and implement innovative education strategies.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and drive change management in nursing practice.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Facilitation

Coaching

Collaboration

Interprofessional teamwork

Information technology

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing or Education

Specialty-specific certification programs

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union:Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to:Manager, Professional Practice
Wage Range:$49.86 - $62.32 per hour
Hours:37.5 Hours per Week
Status:Temporary Full-Time ( (12 month contract)
Closing Date:October 25, 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Professional Practice, the Advanced Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary leadership team and demonstrates a set of core competencies fundamental to developing and maintaining the academic practice environment at UHN.

Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab) Overview

The Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab) is a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization facility in the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) at the Toronto General Hospital. The Cath Lab uses innovative equipment and digital technology serving patients on a regional, national, and international level performing 7,000 procedures a year. The Cath Lab is home to world-renowned clinicians who use minimally invasive techniques and innovative procedures to treat a wide range of patients with complex heart disease.

Duties

• Design and deliver tailored staff education
• Promote professional development, and mentors nurses for career growth
• Collaborate with teams across UHN and the academic community on clinical and educational initiatives
• Participate in committees, and share best practices
• Lead program evaluation, implement innovative education strategies, and support and lead quality improvement initiatives
• Drive nursing visibility and change management efforts, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions
• Current membership in RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario) is preferred
• Current membership in a related professional interest group or association is preferred
• At a minimum, completion of a graduate degree program in Nursing or Education or recognized equivalent is required
• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education and other relevant educational frameworks, including educational program planning, development, and evaluation, is required
• Completion of specialty-specific certification program(s) relevant to respective clinical areas required
• Completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) program required upon hire
• Previous experience as an Educator considered an asset
• At least three years of previous nursing experience in a relevant specialty preferred
• Excellent leadership, time management, facilitation skills
• Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommends evidence-based policy and practice change
• Ability to be adaptable, build trust, provide coaching and collaboration, facilitate change and promote continuous improvement
• Demonstrate ability to motivate staff and create an environment conducive to learning and team building
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work effectively as a member of and/or lead an interprofessional team
• Able to effectively use information technology
• Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines

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.