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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Thoracic Surgery
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full-Time (2 Positions)
Closing Date: January 10, 2025

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), having a specialty-based focus, functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute and chronic illness, surgical pathways, and promote wellness. 

As part of the Thoracic Surgery team, the NP will plan for and provide care for thoracic surgery patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including thoracic oncology patients as well as the unique patient population of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH). As part of the broader interprofessional team, consulting services are also provided to Mount Sinai Hospital patients. 

Principle responsibilities include: utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for Thoracic surgery patients involving: collecting and interpreting data/diagnostics about the health of the patient, determining a medical diagnosis and problem list, and treating complex responses of individuals and families of 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 team; acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the nursing professional community  of practice and other hospital/agencies; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required. 

• BScN and completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing (or one semester from completion)  
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending 
• Current certification of registration and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario and eligible for extended class licensure  
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute care environment  
• Thoracic patient care experience preferred 
• Experience in nursing research methodology 
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution 
• Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), or Registered Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) and other organizations relevant to the role (preferred) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills 
• Excellent organization and time management skills 
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and critical 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 within a team, and under stressful conditions 
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner 
• Ability to utilize information technology, in particular patient electronic health record systems 

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 and opportunity for remote work 
• 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.

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.