Patient Intake Nurse (60% FTE)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Patient Intake Nurse to support the Emergency Clinic. The role involves assessing patients' medical conditions and providing administrative support. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have a minimum of five years in clinical practice. This part-time position offers a competitive pay scale and emphasizes diverse lived experiences among applicants.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 5+ years of clinical practice in primary health.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong nursing process and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients' physical and mental conditions.
• Using assessment checklists for screening patients.
• Recording patient data and updating medical records.
• Communicating with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Tools

Electronic Health Record platforms

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Date Posted: 09/22/2025 Req ID: 45211 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Dentistry Department: Faculty of Dentistry Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number: 00058700

Overview

The Patient Intake Nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health care team, working to support patients at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Emergency Clinic. Under the supervision of the Manager, the Patient Intake Nurse, licensed by the College of Nurses of Ontario, provides professional nursing care, utilizing full nursing scope of practice in accordance with established standards of care, policies and procedures. The Nurse will assess and clarify the physical and mental condition to determine medical suitability for the Faculty of Dentistry.

Your opportunity

This position is based in the Emergency Clinic and involves clinical and administrative support to the Faculty of Dentistry clinics. The Nurse communicates with the interdisciplinary team to clarify medical conditions, prioritizes tasks to expedite patient care, and provides medical guidance to faculty, instructors and staff in-person or remotely as needed.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assessing the physical and mental condition of patients to determine medical needs
• Using assessment checklists when screening patients
• Expediting patient clearance following medical intake
• Identifying patient ASA status
• Determining if there is a life-threatening illness and independently applying appropriate interventions
• Probing for information to establish needs
• Identifying patients where further clarification of medical condition is needed, using a set list of criteria
• Recording patient data
• Composing and reviewing medical letters
• Providing detailed information to physicians regarding patient needs and background history as required
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
• Updating and maintaining Patient Medical Records (immunization records)
• Scheduling and confirming appointments
• Exercising extreme care to prevent serious physical or emotional injury or harm

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required. Current registration, in good standing with no practice restrictions, as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Liability insurance or membership in a professional association which offers liability insurance (i.e. RNAO).
• Minimum five (5) years of clinical practice in primary health (i.e. Family Practice, Community Nursing, Occupational Nursing, Emergency). Experience with Oral Surgery is an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Must have current BCLS
• Computer skills required (Electronic Health Record platforms, Word and Microsoft Outlook)
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment (Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, Oral Radiology, Emergency, etc.)
• Prioritizes and manages time effectively and is flexible in an active work environment
• Demonstrates strong nursing process and critical thinking
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail
• Exercises initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Understands and demonstrates College of Nurses Standards of Practice guidelines including ethics, confidentiality, and documentation
• Understands the role of Health and Safety within the University
• Understands and abides by PHIPA concepts

Assets (Nonessential)

• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification

To be successful in this role you will be

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Courteous
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

Please note: This is for a position in our Emergency Clinic. The hours of work are Monday - Wednesday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.

Closing Date: 10/06/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Part-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Health & Wellbeing

Recruiter: Katrina Beverly

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.