Nurse Learner – Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible schedule

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking nurse learners for the SPEP program within Day Oncology & Radiation Nursing Clinic. You will work full-time under the guidance of a registered professional to gain entry-to-practice nursing experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, supervision by preceptors, and shifting hours including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for SPEP as listed on the CNO Registration Portal.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule.
• Flexible and able to work effectively within an interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills and comfortable learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a nurse preceptor in line with policies and standards.
• Assist with assessments, medication administration, nursing interventions, and activities of daily living.
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams and day-to-day care planning.
• Request assistance and communicate changes in patient condition to the team.
• Report for all assigned shifts and notify manager of absences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Decision-making

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Computer skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Day Oncology & Radiation Nursing Clinic

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Shifts: 10 hours - Day / Night / Weekends

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Closing Date: September 28, 2026

Position Summary

The UHN Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) is a joint initiative with Ontario Health and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). This program provides eligible SPEP nurse learners with the chance to demonstrate their proficiency in entry-to-practice nursing skills and competencies, in accordance with the CNO Entry-to-Practice Competencies. It enables learners to apply their nursing knowledge, skills, and judgment and become familiar with the Ontario healthcare practice environment and culture. They gain experience working with patients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and health conditions. Throughout the program, nurse learners receive support, guidance, and feedback from dedicated preceptors and Advanced Practice Nurse Educators to ensure their success.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, eligible SPEP nursing learners will practice under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a Registered Health Professional within the care environment on each unit. SPEP nursing learners will be hired on a contract basis, working full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week. The scheduling of these hours will be based on the unit's needs and may include day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Duties

• Responsible and accountable for providing patient care under the supervision of an assigned nurse preceptor, in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards, while adhering to the limitations of the position.
• Collaborates with the preceptor to ensure the nurse learner acquires the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to perform tasks such as physical assessments, medication administration, nursing interventions, and assistance with activities of daily living, ensuring the patient’s needs and comfort are met.
• Engages with interdisciplinary teams and individual team members as appropriate.
• Requests assistance with assigned duties as needed and informs team members of any changes or concerns regarding the patient’s condition.
• Reports for all assigned shifts or notifies the Manager of any absences prior to the start of the shift.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains satisfactory performance and attendance.

Qualifications

• Evidence of eligibility in the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership as found on CNO Registration Portal
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule
• Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within an interdisciplinary patient care team
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills and comfortable learning new systems

Additional Information

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.

Why join 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.