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, Neurosurgical care, Spine conditions, Patient management. Utilize theoretical knowledge base. Demonstrate advanced clinical competence”
Industry & Context.
Excellent decision making skills; Excellent problem recognition skills; Excellent problem-solving skills
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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.
Utilize theoretical knowledge base
Demonstrate advanced clinical competence
Manage patients with neurosurgical conditions
Manage patients with orthopedic conditions
Manage patients with neuro-oncological spinal conditions
Collect and interpret patient health data
Determine medical diagnosis
Treat complex patient responses
Perform quality improvement
Perform administrative responsibilities
Participate in policy and procedure
Perform research activities
Deliver education programs
Coordinate education programs
Participate in education programs
Develop and strengthen profession
Serve as a consultant
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integral member of the clinical team; Provide support to nursing staff; Provide guidance to nursing staff; Facilitate knowledge development in nursing staff; Serve as a consultant to groups within professional community; Serve as a consultant to other hospital/agencies
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal communication skills; Excellent 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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