Registered Nurse - MSICU

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,688 - 81,250; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

Access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts on various services

Job summary

The University Health Network is looking for a registered nurse for the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Toronto General Hospital. This permanent part-time position offers the chance to be part of a leading hospital in critical care.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning in nursing.

Competitive wage range of $41.15 - $58.98 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Requires completion of a recognized Critical Care Course.
• At least 2 years of recent critical care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, collaborative, and competent care.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and ethical frameworks.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

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

Critical Care Course

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.

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• Union: ONA
• # of Vacancies: 2
• New or Replacement: Replacement
• Site: Toronto General Hospital
• Department: Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)
• Reports to: Nurse Manager
• Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non‑negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
• Hours: Up to 22.5 Hours per Week
• Shifts: Days/Nights/Weekends
• Status: Permanent Part‑Time
• Closing Date: June 25, 2026

Position Summary

The Medical Surgical Intensive care unit at TGH is a 43 bed level 3 critical care unit providing care to approximately 1000 patients annually with complex medical and surgical conditions who require advanced ventilatory and hemodynamic support.

We provide leading edge care to patients with:

• Solid Organ Transplantation
• Cardiopulmonary Failure
• Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Sepsis
• Multi‑Organ Dysfunction
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Thrombosis
• Shock Syndrome

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
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care Course required
• Minimum 2 years recent critical care nursing experience required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Exceptional decision making and problem solving skills

Why join UHN?

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.)

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.