University Health Network·Toronto, Ontario
The Registered Nurse will perform systematic patient assessments, plan individualized care strategies, and implement interventions to achieve optimal patient outcomes. They will work within an interprofessional team to provide high-quality, person-centered care in a fast-paced surgical oncology unit.
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
1 New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: General Surgery Unit (9ES) Reports to: Nurse Manager Hours: 11.25 Hours per Week Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable) Shifts: Days/Nights/Weekdays/Weekends Status: Permanent Part-Time
August 6, 2026 Job Summary 9ES is a 38 bed General Surgery/Surgical Oncology unit built on a strong foundation of interprofessional teamwork, dedicated to providing high quality person-centered care. The adult patient population includes elective and emergency admissions of surgical and non-surgical patients. Our focus is surgical oncology, related to gastrointestinal cancers, hepatobiliary diseases and colorectal disorders. The unit is comprised of both Level 1 (ward) and Level 2 (acute care unit/step-down) beds. This is a high acuity, fast-paced unit with the opportunity to practice advanced assessment skills, enhance critical thinking and further develop discharge planning skills through our interprofessional model of care.
As a member of the General Surgery team on 9ES, the Registered Nurse will perform duties that are consistent with the job classification and/or clinical specialty. The principal responsibilities include: Assessment - systematically collecting data about the health of the patient for initial screening, on-going or selected in-depth assessment on order to determine diagnosis Planning - identifying priorities, target dates, strategies or interventions in order to contribute to the individualized care plan and achieves optimal outcome for the patient Implementation - safely and effectively performing the strategies and interventions directed by the care plan Evaluation - systematically evaluating the extent to which the best possible outcomes have been achieved.
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within a interdisciplinary patient care team Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position Must be L2 trained Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent computer skills BScN degree preferred
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.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. The role requires L2 training and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
Market context
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