Job Specifications
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.
www.uhn.ca
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: KBI Neurosurgery Educator and Clinical Outreach
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12-14 month contract)
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Job Summary
As a member of the TWH Krembil Brain Institute, the Neurosurgery Educator and Clinical Outreach Nurse (NECON) is responsible to improve access and patient flow between neurosurgery and non-neurosurgery centres through education and outreach.
Duties
The Neurosurgery Educator and Clinical Outreach Nurse performs the following core responsibilities:
Plan and facilitate the implementation of initiatives to increase the knowledge and skills of teams both at UHN and in designated community hospitals to support equitable and timely access to neurosurgery services and repatriation to help maintain the organization and broader provincial neurosurgery capacity
Education
In conjunction with Advance Practice Educator Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and management, maintain and augment ward and critical care nurses' knowledge and skills specific to neurosurgery and neurological conditions
Assess and augment knowledge and skills set for designated non-neurosurgical sites - travel to designated sites will be required from time to time.
Work with Neurosurgery Education and Outreach Network (NEON) to build materials for the designated non-neurosurgical hospitals
Communicate regional educational plans (with support from CCSO)
Clinical Outreach and patient flow
Ensure appropriate processes, awareness and communication channels are in place to facilitate effective repatriation transfers from neurosurgical centre to community hospital, rehabilitation facilities and home care
Provide expertise in neurosurgery care to aid in repatriation
Develop protocols and care practice for non-neurosurgery centre staff
Monitor and report on data including ALC levels, repatriation timeliness and data from CCIS and CritiCall;
Participate in NEON meetings and other regional and provincial education
Report to KBI exec on activities and results
Communicates effectively in person or by telephone with internal and external parties;
Performs cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested; and performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required;
The Neurosurgery Educator and Clinical Outreach Nurse collaborates with the KBI faculty within the Department of Neurosurgery and practices in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of UHN.
Qualifications
Current registration in good standing with the Registered College of Ontario
Master or Doctoral degree in nursing or other relevant program;
Minimum of 3-5 years demonstrated clinical expertise in a neurosurgical or neurosciences acute patient population;
CNA certification in specialty area preferred;
Exemplary interpersonal and conflict management skills;
Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills;
Patient and empathetic demeanor;
Knowledge of neurosurgical related community health resources an asset;
Demonstrated leadership in education, knowledge translation, quality improvement and/or nursing leadership
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data analysis and reporting.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Additional Information
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
About the Company
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neuroscienc...
Know more