Registered Nurse - Neurovascular

University Health Network; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 57.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

HOOPP pension

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Neurovascular Unit at the Krembil Brain Institute. You will provide compassionate, collaborative nursing care within a multidisciplinary team on a 37.5 hour week at Toronto Western Hospital.

The role emphasizes meeting professional standards, ongoing learning, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives. A strong nursing background with BScN preferred and CNS/CC1 experience is valued.

Formación

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Flexible and able to work effectively within a interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Applying nursing knowledge to provide compassionate, collaborative care.
• Ensuring practice meets professional standards and ethical framework.
• Engaging in continuing education to meet patient and professional needs.
• Performing reflective practice to improve nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

Educación

BScN degree

Coronary Course 1 (CC1)

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Descripción del empleo

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.

www.uhn.ca

Union:ONA - TW
Number of vacancies:5
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site:TorontoWestern Hospital -399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department:6A Neurovascular Unit
Reports to:Nurse Manager
Hours:37.5hrs./week
Wage range:$41.15 - $58.98 per hour. (Start rate is non negotiable and in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)
Shifts:12hrs Days/Nights/Weekend/Stats 07:30-19:30/19:30-07:30
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:September 24, 2026

Position Summary

As a member 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 Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive multidisciplinary teams working hand-in-hand to prevent and confront problems of the brain and spine. One in three Canadians will experience a brain-related condition such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, Stroke or Concussion, in their lifetime.

The Neurovascular Unit (NVU) within the Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) program is the first of its kind in Canada. We champion a vision of right environment, for the right patient at the right time. It is a world-class care centre offering 40 in-patient beds including 20 High Acuity Level II beds for patients who require specialized interventions and monitoring. The Neurovascular Unit was designated as the District Stroke Centre for the West Toronto Region.

In 2017, NVU achieved stroke distinction from the Accreditation Canada for demonstrating national leadership, clinical excellence and commitment for continuous improvement of care for neurovascular patients. As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse for the Neurovascular Unit practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Furthermore, as a member of the Neurovascular Unit, you will have a variety of career development opportunities such as;

• Involvement in Quality Improvement and/or research projects as part of the Krembil Nursing Awards
• Nursing fellowship opportunities through the Collaborative Academic Practice within UHN
• Involvement in unit based councils to implement change
• Obtain experience with rare and unique patient population and interventions in our Krembil program

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.

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• 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.
• Excellent computer skills.
• BScN degree preferred.
• Coronary Course 1 (CC1) preferred.
• Cardiac monitoring skills preferred.
• CNA Neuroscience Certification preferred.
• Neurovascular experience preferred.
• Completion of an Acute Care Course preferred; would consider sponsoring a qualified applicant through the Acute Care Certificate Program.

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.)

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.

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