Registered Nurse - Vascular & Cardiovascular Surgery

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit and shuttle access

Flexible work environment

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Vascular & Cardiovascular Surgery team at Toronto General Hospital. The role involves providing compassionate, multidisciplinary care in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on cardiac surgery and monitoring.

You will collaborate with a diverse team to uphold professional practice standards. The position requires current Ontario nursing registration, BLS, and at least one year of cardiac surgery and monitoring

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year Cardiac Surgery experience.
• Minimum one (1) year Cardiac Monitoring experience including pacemaker management and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Ongoing education in cardiac nursing and involvement in professional associations.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work within various patient care teams.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• B.Sc.N preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing knowledge and critical decision making to provide compassionate, collaborative care in line with UHN standards.
• Ensure practice aligns with professional standards and ethical frameworks.
• Engage in continuing education to meet patient and professional needs.
• Perform reflective practice, evaluate nursing knowledge, and adjust care as needed.
• Take on cross-functional and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Time management

Education

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

B.Sc.N preferred

Job description

Union: ONA

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Vascular & Cardiovascular Surgery - 4AW PMB

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: 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts, Days/Nights Rotation, Stat Holidays and Alternate Weekends

Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~ August 31, 2027)

Closing Date: October 22, 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.

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 & Requirements

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• Minimum one (1) year Cardiac Surgery experience
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Cardiac Monitoring including pacemaker management and arrhythmia identification and interpretation
• Demonstrated evidence of ongoing education in cardiac nursing and involvement in professional associations
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to work effectively within a variety of patient care teams
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• B.Sc.N preferred

Why join 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.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

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.