Nurse Practitioner - Kidney Transplant

Responsibilities

• Playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities.
• Participating in policy and procedure development.
• Performing research activities.
• Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs.
• Acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.
• The primary focus will be on xxx clinical population in xxx setting
• Completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing
• Medical & surgical experience is preferred.
• Transplant experience is an asset.
• Registered Nurse (EC) certification complete or pending
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending
• Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre
• Experience in nursing research methodology
• Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution
• Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and 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 under stressful conditions
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Transplant patient care experience preferred
• Why join 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
• 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.

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Union: Non-Union New or Replacement Position : Replacement Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Kidney Transplant Reports to: Clinical Director Wage Range : $53.09 - $66.36 per hour Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~ February 28, 2028) Closing Date: July 2, 2026 Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP), having a specialty-based focus, 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 Transplant, Kidney program. The NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support, guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients.

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