Registered Nurse

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada.

• Union: ONA
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Site:
  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
• Department:
  Malignant Hematology Day Unit
• Reports to:
  
  Nurse Manager
• Work Model:
  On-Site
• Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (start rate is non‑negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement)
• Hours:
  
  1 FTE
• Shifts:
  
  8H and 10H;
  Mon‑Sat and Holidays
• Status:
  Temporary Full Time (Approximately 4 Months)
• Closing Date:
  December 18, 2025

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 principal responsibilities include: 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 lifelong 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
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
• Completed Chemotherapy course
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) and C.P.R. certification
• Malignant Hematology experience preferred
• Oncology experience preferred
• Oncology nurse certification preferred
• Excellent IV skills
• Working knowledge of Central Venous Catheters, Port‑a‑cath and PICC lines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of co‑operative and facilitative relationships while working with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to work independently
• Evidence of good physical assessment, psycho‑social, and patient/family teaching skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Demonstrated leadership/in‑charge skills, and evidence of strong organizational and decision‑making skills
• Evidence of commitment to self‑directed learning
• Satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's Attendance Management Program
• Experience working with delivery of blood and blood products preferred

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large…