Registered Nurse

Union: TW ONA
Number of Vacancies: 5
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department:  Emergency Department/Senior Emergency Medicine Centre (SEMC)
Reports to:  Nurse Manager
Hours:  37.50 Hours per week
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (Start rate non-negotiable) 
Shifts:  Days/Nights/Weekend/Holiday D/N 0730-1930, 1930-0730
Status:  Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 16, 2026

University Health Network is offering to pay for the tuition and time of nurses who are interested in completing an accredited Emergency Nursing Program. This is an exciting opportunity to diversify your career and develop ED skills. 

Position Summary

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

The 50-bed Emergency Department at TWH is a highly acute and challenging setting for nursing practice. The ED has designated areas for fastrack, subacute and acute care to accommodate up to 50 patients with additional 15 beds for the Senior Emergency Medicine Centre (SEMC) which is opening November 2026. For a total of 65 beds in the Emergency Department/SEMC. Due to the diverse nature of patients seen, nurses use a wide variety of clinical skills including critical thinking. Direct links with other EMS personnel as well as hospital and community services promotes and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork.

UHN is offering to sponsor nurses who are interested in completing the Emergency Department Certificate program through Michener Institute. This is an exciting opportunity to diversify your career and develop emergency medicine skills.

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.
• Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within an interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• BScN degree preferred.
• Coronary Course 1 (CC1) preferred.
• Cardiac monitoring skills preferred.
• CNA Neuroscience Certification preferred.
• Neurovascular experience preferred.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Emergency Certificate preferred; would consider sponsoring a qualified applicant through the Emergency Certificate Program.

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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.