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Union: ONA
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Liver Program
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: June 18, 2026

Job Summary

As a member of the interprofessional care team within the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease (TCLD), the Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic liver conditions. The Liver Clinic at Toronto General Hospital is part of one of the largest liver programs in North America, supporting patients with conditions such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, fatty liver disease, and autoimmune liver disease, including those requiring complex, long-term management.

In this role, the RN supports a high-volume ambulatory clinic and is responsible for both direct patient care and clinic operations. Working in a fast-paced, procedural environment, the RN plays a key role in supporting clinical flow, delivering specialized treatments, collaborating with clinicians, and providing patient education to promote optimal outcomes and self-management.

Duties

• Independently support and run assigned clinic activities within the Liver Program, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery
• Provide direct nursing care, including clinical assessment, monitoring, and ongoing support for patients with liver disease
• Perform procedural and technical nursing skills, including:
  • Venipuncture and IV insertion
  • Administration of albumin infusions/transfusions
  • Independently performing paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures following appropriate training and competency validation
  • Wound care
  • Post-procedure recovery and monitoring
• Monitor patient status pre- and post-procedures, recognizing and escalating clinical concerns as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the interprofessional team to support coordinated care and timely clinical decision-making
• Provide patient and caregiver education related to liver disease, treatment plans, nutrition, and self-management strategies
• Support continuity of care through follow-up, documentation, and coordination of next steps within the patient care plan
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (e.g., Epic)
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient clinical environment, supporting clinic flow and patient throughput
• Participate in quality improvement and practice-based initiatives aligned with program priorities

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) preferred
• Recent experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, ambulatory care, or procedural clinic settings preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of chronic disease management, patient education, and care coordination
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support patients with complex, long-term care needs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and quality improvement
• Experience with electronic health records (e.g., Epic) considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of a fast-paced clinical environment, including participation in patient lifting, repositioning, and transfers as part of routine care delivery

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.