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: ONA
Number of vacancies: 1
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Outpatient Clinics, GI/GU/Thoracic/Sarcoma/CNS - Float
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Salary: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Status: Temporary Part-Time (Approximately 12 months)
Closing Date: March 19, 2026
Position Summary
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.
As a member of the UHN, the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team and Outpatient Clinics, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, 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 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 as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
Certificate in Oncology Nursing and/or CNA Oncology Certification preferred.
Minimum three (3) years nursing experience in an Ambulatory setting preferred.
Oncology nursing experience required
Current B.C.L.S. certification required
Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certification preferred
Demonstrated ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating care
Good verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of co-operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
Evidence of good psycho-social and patient / family teaching skills
Demonstrated leadership / in-charge skills, and evidence of strong organizational and decision-making skills
Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
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 att
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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