Nurse Practitioner- Neuro-Vascular (NeuroSX)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) invites applications for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the Krembil Brain Institute’s Neuro-Vascular (NeuroSX) team in Toronto. The NP will work with autonomy to manage complex neurovascular patients and lead initiatives to improve care delivery.

Based on our Neuro-Vascular units, the NP will provide leadership, staff mentorship and participation in education, policy development and research activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing and NP certification.
• Current CNO Certificate of Competence.
• 3–5 years nursing experience in an acute Neuro-Vascular setting.
• Canadian Nurses Association neuroscience nursing certification (asset).
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution.
• RNAO membership (asset).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide NP care with autonomy in Neuro-Vascular units.
• Lead in patient care improvements and staff education.
• Contribute to policy development and research activities.
• Deliver education and professional development programs.
• Support clinical leadership and act as a nursing consultant.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Nursing experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing - NP Adult/Primary Care

CNO Certificate of Competence

CNA Neuroscience Nursing certification (asset)

Cross-appointment eligibility

RNAO membership (asset)

Job description

• Contract
• Department: Krembil Brain Institute
• Compensation: CAD 66.4 - CAD 79.27 - hourly

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.

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department: Krembil Brain Institute -Neuro-Vascular (NeuroSX)
Reporting to: Clinical Director
Salary Range: $66.40 - $79.27 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (18 month contract)
Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Position Summary

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Brain Institute (KBI).

Based primarily on ourNeuro-Vascular (NeuroSX) units, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients in the Neuro-Vascular (NeuroSX) group. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population, the NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support, guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients.

Duties

Utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients involving:

• Collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient.
• Determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
• Playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities.
• Participating in policy and procedure development; performing research activities.
• Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs.
• Performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession.
• Acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream.
• Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre with Neuro-Vascular ( neurosx) patient population; familiarity with Neuro-Vascular ( neurosx) conditions, diseases or disorders preferred.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing an asset.
• Experience in nursing research methodology.
• Eligible for or already holding cross-appointment to an academic institution.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role, an asset.
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

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.