Registered Nurse - Vascular & Cardiovascular Surgery

Union: ONA
Site: Toronto General Hospital  
Department: Vascular & Cardiovascular Surgery-4AW PMB
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour. (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts, D/N Rotation, Alternative Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~ November 13, 2027)
Closing Date: December 4, 2025

Position Summary

As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. 

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• Minimum one (1) year Cardiac Surgery experience
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Cardiac Monitoring including pacemaker management and arrhythmia identification and interpretation
• Demonstrated evidence of ongoing education in cardiac nursing and involvement in professional associations
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be flexible and posses the ability to work effectively within a variety of patient care teams
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• B.Sc.N 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.

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.