Nurse Practitioner

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital/Toronto General Hospital
Department:  Emergency Department
Reports to:  Clinical Director
Work Model: On Site
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: $51.54-$64.43 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy) 
Shifts: Days, Evenings, including Weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 19, 2024 

Position Summary

The EMEREGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER demonstrates autonomy while assuming and having sole accountability and the authority to independently communicate a diagnosis, prescribe drugs and order a range of diagnostic tests, the principal responsibilities include: utilizing and demonstrating advanced knowledge and decision making skills to conduct comprehensive assess, diagnose and manage the care of patients; planning and implementing strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families and groups; delivering, coordinating and participating in educational and professional development activities/programs. 

The EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER will also provide coverage (as required) for UHN’s Virtual Emergency Department, providing care to patients through video visits for urgent, non-life threatening issues via same day online bookings.  

Duties

• Utilizing and demonstrating advanced knowledge and decision making skills to conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Diagnose and manage the care of patients.
• Planning and implementing strategies to promote health
• Prevent illness with individuals, families and groups.
• Delivering, coordinating and participating in educational and professional development activities/programs.

• Completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing ( or one semester from completion).
• Registered Nurse (EC) certification complete or pending.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending.
• Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Membership in the Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) organizations relevant to the role.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Emergency Nursing preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in Emergency Services preferred.
• Experience in nursing research methodology.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Evidence of strong assessment skills and the ability to predict changes in patient status. 
•  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize process of planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision-making skills.
• Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model.
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills.
• Commitment to collaborative practice.
• Ability to utilize information technology.
• Experience in a triage role in an emergency department setting.

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 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.