Registered Nurse

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their Acute Oncology Unit. This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will provide critical care to patients with complex medical needs. As part of a highly skilled interprofessional team, you will apply your nursing knowledge and skills to ensure the highest standards of patient care. With a commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to grow within a supportive organization that values its employees. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and healthcare innovation.

Benefits

Wellness services & offerings

Access to TTC and UHN shuttle service

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

On-site gyms

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and competent care to patients with acute medical needs.
• Ensure practice aligns with professional standards and ethical frameworks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Teaching Abilities

Teamwork

Medical Nursing Background

Reflective Practice

Education

Registered Nurse License

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

• Department: Hematology and Medical Oncology

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:ONA
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Acute Oncology
Reports to:Manager, Program Services
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range:$39.07 - 56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours:37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts:Days and Nights
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:May 15, 2025

Position Summary

As an Acute Oncology Unit, 6EShas multiple opportunities and challenges for the novice nurse as well as the more experienced nurse. Care is provided to patients who have acute and complex medical and oncology needs by a highly functioning interprofessional care team. This is a fast-paced setting with the acuity of patients constantly changing.

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include: applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN; ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) Certification
• Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within a interdisciplinary patient care team
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent patient teaching abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and decision making skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong Medical Nursing background preferred
• Previous Medical Nursing experience preferred

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.

• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• 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.