Nurse Practitioner - Spine and Other Program Needs

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department: Krembil Brain Institute - (Spine and Other Program Needs)
Reporting to: Clinical Director
Salary Range: $66.40 - $79.27 per hour.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (18 month contract)
Closing Date: November 17, 2026

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).

Based primarily on our inpatient neurosurgical/spine units, 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 in the spine surgery group and the broader neurosciences program. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population, 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

Key responsibilities:

Utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with neurosurgical, orthopedic and neuro-oncological spinal conditions, diseases or disorders 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.
• Performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession.
• Acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream.
• Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre with neurosurgery/ spine/ oncology/ neuro-interventional/ neurology patient population; familiarity with spinal and neurosurgical conditions, diseases or disorders preferred.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing an asset.
• Experience in nursing research methodology.
• Eligible for or already holding cross-appointment to an academic institution.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role, an asset.
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

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)