Registered Nurse, Family Health Team

University Health Network

Toronto, Canada

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$39.07 - $56.00 Posted: August 31st, 2025

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: ONA TW

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Toronto Western Family Health Team, Garrison Creek

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Work Model: On-Site

Hours: 15.0 hours per week

Salary: $39.07 to $56.00 per hour. Start date non-negotiable.

Shifts: 2 shifts per week, on Days, Evenings, and occasional Weekends

Status: Temporary Part Time (until March 2026)

Closing Date: September 5, 2025

Position Summary

The Toronto Western Family Health Team (FHT) – Garrison Creek provides primary care services using multi-disciplinary and inter-professional team approaches to a variety of patient populations. The Registered Nurse (RN) will be a member of the Family Health Team (FHT) and the UHN Nursing group. The RN follows the patient through all stages of growth and development, through degrees of wellness and illness, while collaborating with other service providers, patients and families. The RN provides holistic assessment, screening, healthy lifestyle support, education, and chronic disease management with a goal of improving health outcomes and facilitating access to services.

Duties

Provide complete comprehensive nursing assessments, with an understanding of the social determinants of health
Complete triage of patients both in person and on the phone to aid in appropriate treatment and care decisions in relation to same day appointments, unscheduled care, and telephone calls from patients
Assist in the functioning of the clinic to ensure smooth and efficient functioning
Provide general primary care nursing to patients in keeping with nursing standards
Develop and implement treatment plans/therapeutic interventions in consultation with patients and other interdisciplinary team members
Provides health teaching and education, counseling, and health promotion and prevention of illness to patients
Make appropriate hospital and community referrals and follow up as needed
Assists in the functioning of the clinic to ensure smooth and efficient operation Work collaboratively with other TWH UHN FHT staff and community organizations to improve client care, service delivery, and coordination
Preceptorship of Primary Care nursing students

Qualifications

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
BScN degree, preferred
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
3 to 5 years demonstrated nursing experience working with patients and families in a multi-disciplinary and inter-professional team within a primary care setting
Experience with FHT’s targeted patient populations: patients with chronic conditions particularly diabetes and vascular disease, new immigrants, young children and families, care for patients in the home, patients requiring access to mental health and/or addictions services
Ability to effectively triage patients that walk in or call on the telephone
Ability and willingness to complete home visits in conjunction with other care providers
Knowledge of the broader determinants of health
Knowledge of concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, behavior change counseling, and individual and group counseling
Knowledge and awareness of health equity and working with diverse communities
Proven ability to problem solve effectively and independently, organizational skills (managing workflow, assessing and judging priorities, planning, multi-tasking)
Experience in educating health professionals, including nursing and medical students
Commitment to patient-centered care with the ability to adapt to a diverse patient population
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a interdisciplinary team
Availability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and Saturdays
Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills
Experience working in Emergency or ICU where triage skills are required is an asset
Excellent computer skills and experience with an electronic charting system (EMR)

Additional Information

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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