Registered Nurse

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking registered nurses for their Medical Surgical/Neurosurgical ICU. The role focuses on providing high-quality patient care within a collaborative team environment. Successful candidates will have opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Wellness services

Access to transportation

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and competent care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in continuing education to meet patient care needs.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job 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.

Position Details

• Union: ONA
• Number of vacancies: 6
• Site: Toronto Western Hospital
• Department: Medical Surgical/Neurosurgical ICU (MSNICU)
• Reports to: Clinical Manager
• Work Model: In-Office
• Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
• Wage Range: $39.07 - 56.00 per hour (Start rate is non-negotiable)
• Shifts: 12-hour days/nights/weekends/stat holidays - 7:30 - 19:30 (days), 19:30 - 07:30 (nights)
• Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Closing Date: May 28, 2025

UHN offers to pay for the tuition and time of nurses interested in completing an accredited Critical Care Program, providing an opportunity to diversify careers and develop critical care skills.

Position Summary

The registered nurse practices within a multidisciplinary team, adhering to relevant legislation, standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model, and the mission and vision of nursing at UHN. The role involves providing compassionate, collaborative, and competent care, ensuring legal and ethical standards are met.

The 38-bed Medical/Surgical/Neuro Intensive Care Unit is a regional center for neurosurgical and spinal cord injured patients, offering diverse professional challenges and an interprofessional model of care involving various healthcare providers. The environment offers exposure to a wide range of neurological and general internal medical conditions, including neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Applying nursing knowledge, theory, skills, and critical decision-making to provide compassionate and competent care.
• Ensuring practice aligns with professional standards and ethical frameworks.
• Participating in continuing education to meet patient care needs and professional standards.
• Reflective practice to evaluate and improve nursing care quality.
• Performing additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Neurosurgery & Spinal experience preferred.

Additional Information

UHN offers a comprehensive benefits package, including wellness services, access to transportation, opportunities for career development, and various discounts and perks. Current employees must have completed probation and maintained a satisfactory record to be eligible for application. All applications must be submitted before the closing date. UHN may require a Criminal Record Check for successful candidates. UHN is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations upon request. Only selected candidates will be contacted.