Nurse Practitioner - Spine Program

Company 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, it 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, UHN’s biomedical research scope and case complexity make it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

It is 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, and is affiliated with the University of Toronto.

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the role of Nurse Practitioner in the Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) at Toronto Western Hospital. Working primarily in inpatient neurosurgical/spine units, the NP performs an expanded nursing role with high autonomy and expert skill, formulating clinical decisions and managing patients in the spine surgery group and broader neurosciences program.

The NP also leads initiatives to improve patient care and supports nursing staff development.

• Collect and interpret data about patient health.
• Determine medical diagnoses and address complex responses of patients and families.
• Play a leadership role and perform quality improvement and administrative responsibilities.
• Participate in policy and procedure development; conduct research activities.
• Deliver, coordinate and participate in education and professional development activities and programs.
• Perform activities to further develop and strengthen the profession.
• Act as a resource and consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital agencies.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream.
• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre with neurosurgery, spine, oncology, neuro‑interventional or neurology patient populations; familiarity with spinal and neurosurgical conditions preferred.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing an asset.
• 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) and other relevant organizations an asset.
• Excellent decision‑making, problem recognition and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Competitive salary package.
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP – ).
• Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotion within a large organization.
• Additional perks (corporate discounts, on‑site gym, phone plan, auto insurance discounts, etc.).

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record and satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

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.

Closing Date:
July 2, 2026.