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 groundbreaking 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.

Position Summary

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Brain Institute (KBI).

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients principally in the integrated spine program and potentially across broader neurosurgical program. The role will require strong ability for independent practice but also collaboration with interprofessional team members to ensure seamless intervention and communication regarding specific spine, other neurosurgical as well as varied medical issues and treatments. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to specific patient population both on an inpatient and outpatient basis, the NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support, guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients.

Duties

The principal responsibilities include utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for spine patients involving:

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.

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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.