Registered Nurse - CVICU

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

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Toronto General Hospital. This permanent part-time role involves caring for post-surgery patients with complex cases, requiring specific qualifications in critical care and surgical nursing. The position offers competitive wages and various benefits within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Government organization benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Multiple corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years recent Surgical experience required.
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care course required.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary nursing duties in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
• Care for patients post-heart surgery including various technological supports.
• Assist with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Continuous Venous-Venous Hemodialysis (CVVHD).

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Education

B. Sc. N.

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) 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.

Union:ONA
Number of Vacancies:8
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: CVICU
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range:$39.07 - $56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours:11.25 - 33.75Hours per Week
Shifts:Days, Nights, Weekends & Weekdays
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: June 26, 2025

Job Summary

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 24-bed unit; the largest of its kind in Canada and the third largest in North America.

The unit accommodates 1,500 heart surgery patients and 30 heart transplant patients a year. We also provide care to vascular surgery patients, including 500 standard vascular surgery cases and 100 endo-vascular aneurysm repairs (EVAR) cases each year.

Most patients come to the unit following surgery, such as aortic coronary bypass, valve replacement and repair, heart transplantation, aneurysm repair and correction of adult congenital defects. Other patients require technological support such as the implantation of ventricular assist devices, SLED, IABP, and spinal drain.

As a member of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, the Registered Nurse will perform primary nursing duties that are consistent with the job classification and/or clinical specialty as required such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Continuous Venous-Venous Hemodialysis(CVVHD).

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
• Minimum 1 to 2 years recent Surgical experience
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care course required
• Able to comply with the physical demands of the unit
• Excellent interpersonal and decision making skills
• B. Sc. N. preferred
• Previous C.V. Surgery experience preferred
• Previous C.V.I.C.U. 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.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• 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.