Registered Nurse - MSNICU

University Health Network; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 38-bed Medical/Surgical/Neuro ICU at Toronto Western Hospital. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care in an interprofessional team and support neurosurgical and spinal patients.

The role offers a permanent full-time status, 37.5 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, and a starting wage of CAD 41.15 to 58.98 per hour. UHN supports professional development, including a Critical Care program, and offers comprehensive

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Accredited Critical Care Course is required.
• ACLS preferred; BCLS required.
• Neurosurgery and spinal experience preferred.
• Able to meet physical requirements and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing knowledge to provide compassionate care following the UHN model.
• Ensure practice aligns with professional standards and ethical framework.
• Pursue continuing education to meet patient needs and standards.
• Engage in reflective practice to improve care quality.
• Perform cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

RN registration ON

Critical Care Course

ACLS

BCLS

Neurosurgery experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 41.15 - CAD 58.98 - hourly

Company 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 TW
Number of Vacancies: 8
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site:Toronto Western Hospital
Department:Medical Surgical/Neurosurgical ICU (MSNICU)
Reports to:Clinical Manager
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Wage Range:$41.15 - 58.98 per hour (Start rate is non-negotiable)
Shifts:12 hour days/nights/week-ends/stat holidays - Days 0730 - 1930 - Nights1930-0730
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:September 16, 2026
University Health Network is offering to pay for the tuition and time of nurses who are interested in completing an accredited Critical Care Program. This is an exciting opportunity to diversify your career and develop Critical Care skills.

Position Summary

As a member of a multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

The 38 bed Medical/Surgical/Neuro Intensive Care Unit is a regional centre for neurosurgical and spinal cord injured patients and provides nurses with a wide variety of professional challenges.

Care is provided through an interprofessional model where all patients are seen by a group of varied health care providers daily. The acuity and breadth of exposure to our diverse patient population makes it a rich learning environment for students and trainees from all professions – physicians, nurses, pharmacy, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, registered dieticians, social workers and spiritual care.

The majority of patients have diagnoses of:

• Neurologic disorders
• General internal medical conditions

Disorders requiring:

• Neurosurgery (head and spine)
• Orthopedic surgery

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 required
• Accredited Critical Care Course
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred
• Acute Care Experience preferred
• Neurosurgery & Spinal experience preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• 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

Additional Information

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.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
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.

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