Registered Nurse

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

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery Ambulatory Clinic

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: 22.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: 7.5 Hour Shifts

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary ambulatory care team, providing expert nursing care to patients within the ENT, Head & Neck and Plastic Surgery clinics. The RN is responsible for patient assessment, triage, care coordination, procedural support, patient education, and follow-up care while promoting excellence in patient-centered care, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Working collaboratively with surgeons, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, and administrative staff, the RN supports patients throughout their clinic journey, ensuring timely access to care and seamless coordination across the continuum of care.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluation of patient needs.
• Triage referrals, patient inquiries, urgent concerns, and postoperative issues using clinical judgment and established protocols.
• Coordinate and facilitate care for patients undergoing diagnostic investigations, minor procedures, surgery, and follow-up treatment.
• Identify patients requiring urgent intervention and facilitate appropriate escalation of care.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and treatments.
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with ambulatory procedures, including endoscopic, biopsy, wound care, and other office-based interventions.
• Prepare patients, equipment, supplies, and clinical areas for procedures.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control practices and sterile technique.
• Monitor and manage patient responses during and following procedures.
• Coordinate investigations, consultations, surgical bookings, and follow-up appointments.
• Collaborate with inpatient units, diagnostic departments, primary care providers, home care services, and community partners.
• Facilitate timely access to services and continuity of care across multiple clinical programs.
• Provide education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, medications, wound care, and postoperative management.
• Reinforce self-management strategies and support patients in navigating their care.
• Act as a resource for patients and families regarding clinic processes and available support services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, audits, and program development.
• Contribute to policy, guideline, and workflow development.
• Support evidence-based practice, research, teaching, and student learning opportunities within an academic health sciences environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• B.Sc.N. preferredMinimum two (2) years recent ambulatory, surgical, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Head & Neck, or perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• PACU/OR experience preferred
• Demonstrated assessment, triage, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience providing patient education and coordinating complex care.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer applications.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Must meet physical demands associated with direct patient care, including lifting, repositioning, and transferring patients.

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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 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.

Department: Surgical Program

Compensation: CAD 41.15 - CAD 58.98 - hourly