Clinical and Organizational Ethics Fellow

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Department: Clinical and Organizational Ethics
Reports to: Senior Director
Hours: 37.5 Hours weekly
Shifts: 5 shifts per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( one year )
Closing Date: November 22, 2024

The UHN Clinical and Organizational Ethics Fellow will be part of a dedicated team which provides comprehensive ethics support to the entire UHN community. Under the mentorship of UHN bioethicists, the UHN Clinical and Organizational Ethics Fellow will assist in the provision of guidance and ethical support to patients, families and teams across all of UHN's hospitals. This is a corporate UHN role and not confined to only one site. The UHN Clinical and Organizational Ethics Fellow is also a clinical learner role, and the Fellow will be expected to commit to learning, and to develop competency in key healthcare ethics domains through preceptorship and other learning modalities.

• Under supervision, provides consultation on clinical, organizational, and research ethics issues
• Under supervision, provides assistance in the development of policies and guidelines related to ethical issues
• Supports research and research review, and initiates and participates in a variety of ethics-related educational initiatives. Progress towards proficiency in ethics consultation competencies, in accordance with ASBH's current Core Competencies
• Commitment to learning opportunities, including UHN and external training modules, seminars and conferences.

• Advanced degree in an academic or professional discipline with preference given to candidates with terminal degrees in bioethics, philosophy, theology, nursing, behavioral sciences, social sciences, medicine or law.
• Strong critical thinking skills and powers of discernment
• Strong oral communication skills
• Commitment to inter-professional teamwork (both in leadership and non-leadership capacities)
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to identify needs, be proactive, be self-directed, and take initiative
• Ability to work with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to engage in moral reasoning/ethical analytical skills
• Deep listening skills
• Tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity
• Self-awareness and reflexivity
• A commitment to cultural safety/humility
• Capacity to function well and remain compassionate in the face of suffering/trauma-exposure

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.

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.