Company DescriptionUHN 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. www.Uhn.CaJob DescriptionUnion: Non-UnionNew or Replacement: NewSite: Toronto General HospitalDepartment: Peter Munk Cardiac CentreReports to: Clinical DirectorWage Range: $66.40 - $79.27 per hourHours: 37.5 Hours per WeekStatus: Permanent Full-TimeClosing Date: August 20, 2026Job SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse with a specialty-based focus in cardiovascular surgery and a dedicated role in the robotic surgery program. Working in close collaboration with the cardiovascular surgeon, the NP functions as a clinical co-lead across the full patient journey, providing advanced assessment, longitudinal care coordination, patient optimization, postoperative follow-up, and program-level leadership. This role combines expert clinical practice with quality improvement, education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support the growth, safety, and sustainability of a high-performing robotic cardiac surgery program.DutiesCo-lead the specialty cardiovascular surgery clinic in partnership with the cardiovascular surgeon, serving as a consistent clinical point of contact for patients, families, referring providers, inpatient teams, and the multidisciplinary cardiac surgery program.Lead initial clinical intake, advanced assessment, and preoperative screening for patients being considered for robotic cardiovascular surgery, including review of history, comorbidities, risk factors, diagnostic investigations,



and surgical readiness.Collaborate with the surgeon and multidisciplinary team to support patient selection and decision-making regarding suitability for robotic versus conventional surgical approaches, ensuring that patients are appropriately investigated, optimized, educated, and prepared for surgery.Coordinate the patient's preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care pathway by confirming completion of required investigations, identifying barriers to readiness, supporting transitions of care, and maintaining continuity from first consultation through recovery and long‐term follow‐up.Provide structured postoperative follow‐up in clinic, including wound assessment and management, medication review and adjustment within scope of practice, monitoring for complications, arranging additional tests or specialty follow‐up, and delivering patient and family education during recovery.Monitor recovery milestones and post-discharge issues within an enhanced recovery framework, identifying concerns such as arrhythmias, pleural effusions, pericarditis, wound issues, pain control challenges, volume overload, or readmission risk, and escalating issues as appropriate.Contribute to the development of clinic workflows, referral pathways, standards of care, and patient education processes that strengthen a coordinated, team‐based robotic cardiovascular surgery program.Build relationships with referring cardiologists, primary care providers, and community partners through timely communication, outreach, and participation in educational activities that support access, engagement, and program growth.Provide leadership in quality improvement, outcomes tracking, research, protocol development, and education related to robotic cardiovascular surgery and perioperative care, including identifying trends, supporting databases and reporting, and contributing to presentations or scholarly work.Act as a clinical resource, consultant, and role model for nursing and interprofessional colleagues, and perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.QualificationsCompletion of Masters Degree Program in NursingNurse Practitioner (NP)



Adult or Primary Care certificate completeCurrent Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of OntarioThree to five years nursing experience in Cardiovascular SurgeryExperience in nursing research methodologyEligible for cross-appointment to an academic institutionMembership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the roleExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEffective interpersonal and customer services skillsExcellent organization and time management skillsExcellent decision making, problem recognition and problem solving skillsExcellent negotiation and conflict resolution skillsProgram planning and evaluation methodology skillsCommitment to team-oriented practiceAbility to work effectively independently and under stressful conditionsAbility to work in a self directed mannerAbility to utilize information technologyCardiac surgery patient care experience required; experience in minimallyinvasive or robotic cardiovascular surgery pathways, perioperative optimization, and postoperative follow-up preferredAdditional InformationWhy 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 packagesGovernment organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.Com/)Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle serviceA adaptable work environmentOpportunities for development and promotions within a large organizationAdditional 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.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.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.Department: Peter Munk Cardiac CentreCompensation: CAD 66.40 - CAD 79.27 - hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Nurse Practitioner – Cardiovascular Surgery (Robotics Specialty Focus) (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto