Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and over 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN includes 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, UHN is a national and international leader in biomedical research, patient care, and education, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World through the dedication of its talented professionals. Visit www.uhn.ca for more information.

Position Summary

The Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner at UHN demonstrates autonomy, with sole accountability and authority to independently diagnose, prescribe medications, and order diagnostic tests. This role involves utilizing advanced knowledge and decision-making skills to conduct comprehensive assessments, manage patient care, and implement strategies to promote health and prevent illness. The Nurse Practitioner will also provide coverage for UHN’s Virtual Emergency Department, delivering care through video visits for urgent, non-life-threatening issues via same-day online bookings.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced knowledge and decision-making skills to conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, and manage patient care.
• Plan and implement strategies to promote health and prevent illness for individuals, families, and groups.
• Deliver, coordinate, and participate in educational and professional development activities/programs.
• Provide coverage for UHN’s Virtual Emergency Department, delivering care through video visits for urgent, non-life-threatening issues.
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills in a patient-focused care model, including triage in an emergency department setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s Degree Program in Nursing (or one semester from completion).
• Registered Nurse (Extended Class) certification complete or pending.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending.
• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Membership in the Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) or relevant organizations.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Emergency Nursing preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in Emergency Services preferred.
• Experience in nursing research methodology.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to predict changes in patient status.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills in a patient-focused care model.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties professionally, meet deadlines, and comply with confidentiality requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN, and departmental policies.
• Client-service oriented with the ability to work with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Experience in a triage role in an emergency department setting.
• Ability to utilize information technology.

Job Details

Benefits Package

• Competitive offer packages.
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service.
• 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, on-site gyms, etc.).

Additional Information

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period and have a good employee record with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program to be eligible for consideration. A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. 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 must submit their applications before the closing date and check their email regularly for communication.