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. 

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

www.uhn.ca 

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab
Department: Multisystem and Musculoskeletal 
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage range: $49.86 - $62.32 per hour
Status: Temporary Full-Time (until March 31, 2027)
Closing Date: February 6, 2026

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Leader provides expert clinical skills and consultation for the care of Multisystem (including oncology, transplant and complex medical patients), Musculoskeletal and Geriatric patients with complex needs, such as  multiple physical disabilities, and changes in  functional and cognitive abilities.

Duties

• Provide advanced clinical practice consultation for the care of patients with complex needs
• Facilitate the implementation of best practices in relation to the complex care issues of the patient population;
• Engage with patient care team to foster, facilitate, enhance, and support best practice for the Multisystem, Musculoskeletal and Geriatric patient populations
• Work with the patient care team to promote goal-setting and patient-centred care
• Provide coaching and mentorship to enable the evaluation and application of best information in the planning and delivery of care
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of best practices strategy in collaboration with other APLs, educators, and clinical/professional leaders
• Provide leadership to programmatic and corporate initiatives to integrate practice, education and research for best patient and family outcomes
• Publish and present at key peer-reviewed publications/conferences and facilitates staff involvement in publications and presentations
• Promote Toronto Rehab and UHN as an Academic Health Science Centre

• Master's degree in regulated health profession or recognized equivalent
• Licensed/registered member of the profession in current good standing with the regulatory and/or professional body
• At least five (5) years experience and demonstrated expertise in clinical practice relevant to the care of patients in one or more of the following: Multisystem, MSK and Geriatric rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complex and multi-faceted needs (i.e. physical, functional, cognitive. social and emotional) of the Multisystem  Musculoskeletal and Geriatric patient populations
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of research design, development, implementation, application, evaluation and knowledge translation
• Able to lead and foster research activities with the program and across Toronto Rehab
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to foster a supportive work environment and work within  inter-professional teams
• Able to effectively foster interprofessional care and collaboration among a diverse patient care team
• Demonstrated facilitation, mentoring, change management and leadership abilities
• Eligibility for cross-appointment to the University of Toronto

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.

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.