Nurse Practitioner - Hepatology

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their Hepatology clinic. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to patients with advanced liver disease, utilizing a holistic approach. You will work in a collaborative environment, leveraging your expertise in nursing to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. With a focus on professional development, this position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a flexible work environment and access to corporate discounts. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Offer Packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close Access to Transit

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunities for Development

Corporate Discounts

On-Site Gyms

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master's in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for hepatology patients with advanced liver disease.
• Perform paracentesis and provide comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Negotiation Skills

Education

Masters in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner

Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Data Management Programs

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.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Hepatology
Reports to: Clinical Director
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: June 9, 2025

Duties

As a member of the Hepatology clinic, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to manage the care required for hepatology patients. Key responsibilities include: primary clinician in the clinic with main focus on patients with advanced liver disease. The Hepatology NP will provide comprehensive care to liver patients of different disease etiologies using a holistic approach.

Principle responsibilities include utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and an advanced level of clinical competence in caring for Hepatology patients. This will involve collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient, treating and monitoring complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems. The Nurse Practitioner is an integral member of the Hepatology team having specific role and responsibilities, such as performing paracentesis.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (or in final semester of NP Program)
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Registration in the Extended Class (EC) as a NP (adult) or NP (Primary Health Care) required or pending
• Demonstrated expertise as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Up to five (5) years of relevant experience; including three (3) years experience working in the outpatient setting and Hepatology preferred
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Experience in nursing research methodology an asset
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Evidence of professional malpractice insurance
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses (CAHN) preferred
• Knowledge of data management programs an asset
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; including experience with documenting in electronic health records
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, critical thinking, problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills an asset
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a self directed manner
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required

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.

• 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.

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.