Job Specifications
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its 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
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac Short Stay- 4BW PMB
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 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, Alternate Weekends
Status: Temporary Full Time (End Date ~ March 31st, 2027)
Closing Date: March 12, 2026
Job Summary
The Cardiovascular Surgery Inpatient unit is a dynamic, fast paced 28-bed unit. State of the art technology and pioneering of new procedures translate into continuous learning and professional development for all staff. The UHN CV Surgery division has one of the few Canadian myectomy surgery programs, a large adult congenital cardiac surgery programs, and specialized programs such as transapical aortic valve replacements and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD).
Nurses manage patients with pacemakers, chest tubes, and tracheotomies. Ongoing educational programs support advanced roles such as dedicated telemetry nurse and management of patients with ventricular assist devices.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners provide day-to-day care with the support of an actively involved physician group.
The majority of patients have diagnoses of cardiovascular disease requiring:
Aorto-coronary Bypass Surgery
Cardiac Valve Repair or Replacement
Adult Congenital Heart Repair
Ventricular Assist Device insertion prior to Cardiac Transplant
Duties
As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
The Principal Responsibilities Include
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
Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
Minimum one (1) year Nursing experience, Cardiac Surgery experience preferred
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 dis
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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