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.

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Union: CUPE Clerical Bargaining Unit
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Nursing Resource Team
Reports to: Clinical Manager 
Wage Range: $23.14 - $28.92 per hour.
Hours: 12 Hours per Week
Shifts: Varies
Status: Casual
Closing Date: July 16, 2026

Job Summary

The Nursing Resource Team (NRT) was created to respond to unit nursing staffing requirements at UHN based on: patient acuity; replacement needs for leaves such as sick or vacation time; and known short-term vacancies when the units internal staff resources are limited. Currently we are seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support the Team in particular with performing staffing administration functions including assigning staff to nursing units based on unit requests and available NRT staff, informing NRT staff and Nursing units of staffing resources, scheduling with developing structures and processes that will help to organize and improve work-flow in the NRT office. 

• Completion of a recognized post secondary secretarial arts program at the certificate level or equivalent
• One (1) year related secretarial experience
• Previous on-the-job computer/word processing, database and spreadsheet software experience
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards
• Experience in Microsoft Office Environment preferred
• Experience working in a health care environment preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.