Nurse Practitioner, Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery

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.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: January 31, 2025

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery provides the highest quality care for complex Head and Neck disorders and Head and Neck cancer with a particular focus on Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery of the Head and Neck, including minimally invasive surgery including robotics. The Department has an active and internationally renowned research program and is a leader in post-graduate and fellowship education in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery. The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery is comprised of 7 full-time sub-specialty trained surgical oncologists and one Neuro-Otologist, who care for approximately 900 new patients a year.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP), having a specialty-based focus, functions in an extended scope advanced practice nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage acute and chronic illness, surgical pathways, and promote wellness.

As part of the Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery team, the NP will plan for and provide care for Head and Neck Oncology surgery patients in inpatient and outpatient clinic settings. They will work collaboratively with Postgraduate Residents, Clinical Fellows and members of the interprofessional care team.

Principle responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating and using a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for Head and Neck Oncology surgery patients
• Collecting and interpreting data/diagnostics about the health of the patient
• Determining a medical diagnosis and problem list
• Working with the Postgraduate Trainees and fellows to provide optimal care for the patients on the in-patient service
• Engaged with the clinical team in leading and advocating for continuous quality improvement
• Participating in policy and procedure development
• Performing research activities
• Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities
• Engage in activities to further develop and strengthen the clinical team
• Acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the nursing professional community of practice and other hospital/agencies
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

• BScN and completion of Master's Degree in Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending
• Current certification of registration and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario and eligible for extended class licensure
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute care environment
• Surgical Oncology patient care experience preferred
• Experience in nursing research methodology, program planning and evaluation methodology skills is an asset
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Membership in the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), or Registered Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario (NPAO) and other organizations relevant to the role (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and critical problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Program planning and evaluation methodology skills
• Commitment to collaborative practice
• Ability to work effectively independently, and within a team, and under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Ability to utilize information technology, in particular patient electronic health record systems

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 and opportunity for remote work
• 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.

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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.