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.
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Job Description
Union: ONA
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Vascular & Cardiovascular Surgery-4AW PMB
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour. (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts, D/N Rotation, Alternative Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~ November 13, 2027)
Closing Date: December 4, 2025
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
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 posses the ability to work effectively within a variety of patient care teams
Excellent organization and time management skills
B.Sc.N preferred
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 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.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be m
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...
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