Registered Nurse

Union: ONA
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: 10ES ENT/Gyne Oncology/Urology/Plastics
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance to collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days/Nights/Weekdays/Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~January 10, 2027)
Closing Date: January 8, 2026

Job Summary

This inpatient unit is one of the largest head and neck & plastics program in the country. As part of the surgical oncology program, we also care for patients having gynecology, oncology and urology surgery. We have 4 step-down beds on the unit for closer observation and monitoring.

Our strong inter-professional team cares for patients recovering from major and minor head and neck and plastic resections /reconstructions. Nurses on this unit are experts in airway management, flap monitoring, leech therapy and psychosocial assessments and support.

The program focuses on cancers affecting:

• Oral Cavity (Lip and mouth)
• Larynx
• Pharynx (nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx)
• Salivary glands
• Nasal Cavities and sinuses
• Thyroid & upper traches
• Breast requiring reconstruction
• Skin (melanoma/basal cell)
• Other Head and Neck Malignancies

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S) certification
• Previous experience in E.N.T. and plastic surgery
• Completion of Acute or Critical Care Nursing Certificate Program preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be flexible, and possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a variety of patient care teams
• Excellent organizational, time management and decision making skills
• B.Sc.N. preferred
• Computer literacy an asset        

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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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.