Women's College Hospital·Toronto, Ontario
The role involves assessing, planning, and implementing patient care within an acute ambulatory unit while documenting health histories and vital signs. The nurse collaborates with an interprofessional team to provide compassionate care and education to patients and their families.
Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.
This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity (up until up until December 2026) Type: Replacement Summary of duties, but not limited to: Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with the scope of practice.
Receives patients into unit; obtains and documents nursing assessment, vital signs, health and social histories as applicable Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
Records patient health care information in a precise. concise and organized manner.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met.
Provides teaching materials and evaluates and reinforces education to staff, patients and patient’s relatives.
Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families and staff.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma required Currently registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Current BLS/CPR Certificate required Demonstrated clinical competence with general medicine nursing skills Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic setting/ambulatory care environment preferred Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team, as well as independently Excellent physical assessment skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills Ability to work in fast paced environment Experience working with diverse population groups Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centered care Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven attendance and punctuality. Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all Why Choose Us? Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence. Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP). Women’s College Hospital may use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools during various points in the recruitment and selection processes. Please note that third-party job boards may apply their own automated features when displaying or promoting this posting. Women’s College Hospital has no control over these external platform tools. If you suspect any recruitment related advertising, communication or content did not originate from Women’s College Hospital, please report it immediately by providing the relevant details to WCH Job Advertisement Fraud Reporting Form. Employment at Women’s College Hospital is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and proof of immunity and vaccination status for vaccine-preventable diseases, in alignment with WCH Communicable Disease Surveillance protocols. Successful candidates will be required to complete the Employee, Physician and Volunteer Immunization Record Submission Form and the Pre-Placement Health Review Form prior to commencing employment. Submission instructions will be provided in the new hire package and all requirements must be satisfied prior to commencing employment. Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
Candidates must be a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a current BLS/CPR certificate. Previous experience in an outpatient clinic or ambulatory care environment is preferred.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.