Registered Nurse - Acute Oncology

Union: ONA

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Acute Oncology

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non‑negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 11.25 Hours per Week

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: July 16, 2026

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of the nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.
• Identify and recognize abnormal or unusual patient responses and consult with the RN or other members of the health care team.
• Provide aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care.
• Ensure practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Perform reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Perform cross‑functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Completion of college, or other approved Registered Nursing program including practicum experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
• Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist.
• Recent experience working with adult acute care medicine patients preferred.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi‑task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Good computer skills.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages.

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

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.).

Equal Opportunity

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.

Potential requirement: Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. If any information provided by a candidate is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue consideration of their application.