University Health Network
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NursePractitioner-SpineandOtherProgramNeeds
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“Nurse Practitioner - Spine and Other Program Needs at University Health Network. Skills: Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery. Collecting and interpreting data. Determining a medical diagnosis”
Industry & Context.
Excellent decision making; Problem recognition; Problem-solving skills
Criminal Record Check may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream, Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario, Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre
Nice to Have
neurosurgery/ spine/ oncology/ neuro-interventional/ neurology patient familiarity with spinal and neurosurgical conditions, diseases or disorders, Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing, Experience in nursing research methodology, Eligible for or already holding cross-appointment to an academic institution, Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
What You'll Do.
Collecting and interpreting data
Determining a medical diagnosis
Treating complex responses
Playing a leadership role
Performing quality improvement
Performing administrative responsibilities
Participating in policy
Performing research activities
Coordinating education
Participating in education
Performing activities to further develop
Serving as a consultant
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integral member of the clinical team; Support, guidance and facilitate development; Serve as a consultant to individuals and groups
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job 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. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: New Site: Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8 Department: Krembil Brain Institute - (Spine and Other Program Needs) Reporting to: Clinical Director Salary Range: $53.09- $66.36 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Days Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: June 11th 2026 Position Summary University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Brain Institute (KBI). Based primarily on our inpatient neurosurgical/spine units, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients in the spine surgery group and the broader neurosciences program. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population, the NP will als
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