Advanced Practice Nurse Educator, Operating Room

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development

Corporate discounts

On-site gyms

Job summary

University Health Network seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse Educator to join the Surgical Services leadership team at Toronto General Hospital. You will develop and deliver education, mentor nurses and collaborate with academic partners to advance clinical practice.

You will apply evidence-based approaches, lead program evaluation and support quality improvement while aligning with health and safety regulations. OR nursing expertise and professional engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions.
• Completion of an ORNAC approved perioperative education or equivalent.
• 5+ years in the OR setting is preferred.
• Advanced nursing practice in the OR and efficiency improvements.
• Current RNAO membership and related professional affiliations.
• Graduate degree in Nursing or Education (or pursuing).
• Experience in adult education, program planning, development and evaluation.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Experience as an Educator is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tailored staff education.
• Promote professional development and mentor nurses for career growth.
• Collaborate with UHN and academic partners on clinical/educational initiatives.
• Participate in committees and share best practices.
• Lead program evaluation and implement innovative education strategies.
• Drive nursing visibility and change management with compliance to regs.
• Lead corporate initiatives and teaching efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Facilitation

Coaching

Interprofessional teamwork

IT literacy

Research dissemination

Evidence-based practice

Change management

Education

RN Ontario registration

Graduate degree in Nursing or Education

BLS certification

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
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to:Manager, Professional Practice
Salary : $49.86 - $62.32
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Status:Temporary Full-time (18 months)
Closing Date:October 5, 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.

The APNE aligned with the Operating Room is a member of the Surgical Services leadership team and Practice-Based Education team within the Collaborative Academic Practice portfolio. The APNE role involves enhancing patient care by applying evidence-based practices, providing clinical consultation, and addressing gaps in practice.

Duties

• Design and deliver tailored staff education
• Promoteprofessional development, and mentornurses for career growth
• Collaborate with teams across UHN and the academic community on clinical and educational initiatives
• Participate in committees, and share best practices
• Leadprogram evaluation, implementinnovative education strategies, and supportand leadquality improvement initiatives
• Drive nursing visibility and change management efforts, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Participate and lead corporate initiativesand teaching

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions
• Completion of an ORNAC approved perioperative education or equivalent
• 5+ years working in the OR setting is preferred
• Advance nursing practice and efficiency in the OR setting
• Current membership in RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario)
• Current membership in a related professional interest group or association
• At a minimum, completion of a graduate degree program in Nursing or Education or recognized equivalent is required (Candidates currently pursuing will be considered)
• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education and other relevant educational frameworks, including educational program planning, development, and evaluation
• Completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) program required upon hire
• Previous experience as an Educator considered an asset
• 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
• 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.

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.