Primary Care Nurse

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Primary Care Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will provide holistic nursing care to students, conduct health assessments, and communicate effectively with healthcare teams. This role requires five years of experience in a primary health setting, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a 6-month term position requiring some evening hours and possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience in primary health.
• Experience in providing mental health nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients.
• Provide detailed information to physicians about patient needs.
• Update and maintain patient records.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Tools

EMR software

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Us

The Division of Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to actively participate in university life, and to find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, making sure every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.

About the Position

The Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team at the University of Toronto Student Health and Wellness Centre.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, the Primary Care RN provides exceptional, holistic, culturally safe nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures while upholding the University of Toronto Health and Wellness’ Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the nursing process as well as sound critical thinking, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities. The RN will be skilled at performing physical and mental health assessments on students presenting to Health & Wellness, identify and prioritise concerns, and implement and evaluate a plan of care in collaboration with the inter‑professional team.

The Primary Care RN will perform comprehensive and focused health assessments including past health history, medication reconciliation, physical examination, mental health evaluation; risk screening to determine emergent concerns, or safety risks; collaborate with Primary Care Physicians and other team members; participate in case conferences; lead and participate in health promotion and screening programs; lead drafting and revising medical directives and policies; provide health teaching; maintain clinic operations such as vaccine inventory; perform minor procedures; complete TB testing; work under medical directives; respond to emergency codes; document in accordance with CNO and institutional requirements; assist physicians with follow‑up on lab and imaging reports.

Your Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients to determine medical needs
• Determine if there is a life‑threatening illness, risk of self‑harm or harm to others and independently apply appropriate interventions
• Provide detailed information to physicians regarding patient needs and background history as required
• Provide ongoing health counselling to patients
• Update and maintain patient records
• Exercise 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.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience in a primary health setting.
• Clinical practice experience in providing mental health nursing care.
• Excellent decision‑making, problem‑solving, critical thinking, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Prioritises and manages time effectively and is flexible in an active work environment.
• Good judgement, sensitivity, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness; respectful of cultural diversity.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of primary health care, mental health and the impacts of the social determinants of health for students.
• Understanding of evidence‑based practice within the health care field.
• Application of the College of Nurses Standards of Practice (ethics, confidentiality, documentation).
• Understanding and implementation of PHIPA and PIPEDA.
• Computer skills required (EMR, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Personal Attributes for Success

• Accountable
• Courteous
• Intuitive
• Multi‑tasker
• Perceptive
• Tactful

Note: This is a 6‑month term position; regular office hours 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; some evenings to 6 p.m. and occasional overtime as needed. Position may be extended.

Closing Date: 01 / 19 / 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community. If you require any accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialised, 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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and builds a culture of belonging. As part of your application you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. Results will be confidential. For more information, see http://uoft.me/UP.