Nurse Practitioner - Liver Transplant

Job Description

Union: Non-Union 
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Liver Transplant
Reports to: Clinical Director
Wage Range: $66.40 - $79.27 per hour.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: TemporaryFull-Time (1 Year Contract)
Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Duties

• Utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for transplant patients involving, collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient, determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
• Playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities.
• Participating in policy and procedure development.
• Performing research activities.
• Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs.
• Acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing
• Medical & surgical experience is preferred.
• Transplant experience is an asset.
• Registered Nurse (EC) certification complete or pending
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending
• Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre
• Experience in nursing research methodology
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Transplant patient care experience preferred

Additional Information

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. 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.

Compensation: 66.4 to 79.27 (CAD) (HOURLY)