Registered Nurse - Nursing Resource Unit
University Health Network
Job Description
Company Description
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.
Job Details
Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 2
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Nursing Resource Unit (NRU)
Reports to: Manager, Nursing Resource Team
Hours: Variable as required
Wage Range: $41.15 – $58.98 per hour (start rate is non‑negotiable)
Shifts: All Shifts
Status: Casual
Closing Date: July 23, 2026
Position Summary
As a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, the Registered Nurse in the NRU practices in accordance with relevant legislation, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The NRU nurse fills staffing gaps across Princess Margaret Hospital.
Duties
- Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision‑making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
- Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and UHN policy and procedure.
- Demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
- Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
- Performing cross‑functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (preferred).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Must work effectively and efficiently within an inter‑disciplinary patient care team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- BScN degree.
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages.
- Government organisation and membership in the Health of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). https://hoopp.com/
- Access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
- Flexible work environment.
- Opportunities for development and promotion within a large organization.
- Additional perks including corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto‑insurance, on‑site gyms, etc.