Primary Care Nurse

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Student Health and Wellness Centre is hiring a Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN). You will provide holistic nursing care under clinical direction, perform health assessments, collaborate with the inter‑professional team, and contribute to health promotion programs for students.

This role requires a BScN with active Ontario RN registration, 5+ years in primary health care, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required with active Ontario RN registration.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice in primary health settings.
• Experience in mental health nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs of students.
• Identify urgent risks and apply appropriate interventions.
• Provide information to physicians and coordinate with the team.
• Deliver health counselling and education to students.
• Maintain and update patient records.
• Assist with procedures and clinic operations.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Communication

Interprofessional collaboration

Time management

CPR certification

Education

BScN; Registered Nurse with Ontario College of Nurses

Tools

EMR

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Primary Care Nurse

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.

Consisting of an interdisciplinary team of health professionals and support staff, Health & Wellness at University of Toronto aims to support graduate and undergraduate students in reaching their academic goals, engage students in their development and learning, and support their health and well-being by providing health education, clinical and consultation services.

Your opportunity

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 prioritize concerns, and implement and evaluate a plan of care in collaboration with the inter‑professional team.

The Primary Care RN will perform both comprehensive and focused health assessments including past health history, medication reconciliation, physical examination, and/ormental health evaluation; risk screening to determine if there is an emergent/urgent medical concern, or an imminent safety risk including risk of suicide/self‑harm or harm to others and applying appropriate interventions; collaborate with Primary Care Physicians and other members of the inter‑professional team to provide optimal patient care to students with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions; participate in client care case conferences with other providers to deliver coordinated, comprehensive and appropriate services; lead/participate in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of health promotion and screening programs; lead the drafting of new medical directives and policies/procedures and revising/updating existing medical directives, policies and procedures; provide health teaching related to healthy living, prevention of injury, illness and communicable diseases, care and treatment of specific conditions, and available resources as appropriate to the client situation;participate in maintaining clinic operations such as vaccine and medication inventory and ordering; perform/assist physicians with minor procedures (ear syringing, IUD insertions); complete TB skin testing and immunization forms for students; work under medical directives to provide care; respond to emergency codes as part of the inter‑professional team (medical emergency, violent situation); document in accordance with CNO and institutional requirements, updating and maintaining patient records within the EMR; assist physicians to follow up on lab and diagnostic imaging reports.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assessing the physical and mental condition of patients to determine medical needs
• Determining if there is a life‑threatening illness, risk of self‑harm or harm to others and independently applying appropriate interventions
• Providing detailed information to physicians regarding patient needs and background history as required
• Providing ongoing health counselling to patients
• Updating and maintaining patient records
• 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 years of clinical practice experience in a primary health setting (i.e. Family Practice, Community Nursing, Occupational Nursing, Emergency).
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to work professionally and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Prioritizes and manages time effectively and is flexible in an active work environment.
• Good judgment and sensitivity, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness; respectful of cultural diversity.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates knowledge of primary health care, mental health, and the impacts of the social determinants of health, specifically for the student population.
• Understands the importance of evidenced based practice within the health care field.
• Understands and demonstrates application of the College of Nurses Standards of Practice including, but not limited to, ethics, confidentiality, and documentation.
• Understands the role of Health & Wellness within the University.
• Understands and implements the concepts of PHIPA and PIPEDA.
• Computer skills required (EMR, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook).

To be successful in this role you will be

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

Closing Date: 10/16/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full‑Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 14 -- $95,344 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $121,932. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Health & Wellbeing

Divisional HR Office Email: [e-mail]

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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