Job DetailsUnion: ONA# of Vacancies: 5New or Replacement Position: ReplacementSite: Toronto General HospitalDepartment: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)Reports to: Nurse ManagerWage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hourHours: 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 12 hour shifts (days, nights, weekdays, weekends)Status: Permanent Full‑TimeClosing Date: June 11, 2026Job SummaryCardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 24‑bed unit; the largest of its kindin Canada and the third largest in North America. The unit accommodates 1,500 heart surgery patients and 30 heart transplant patients a year. It also provides care to vascular surgery patients, including 500 standard vascular surgery cases and 100 endo‑vascular aneurysm repairs each year.Most patients come to the unit following surgery, such as aortic coronary bypass, valve replacement and repair, heart transplantation, aneurysm repair and correction of adult congenital defects. Other patients require technological support such as the implantation of ventricular assist devices, SLED, IABP, and spinal drain.DutiesAs a member of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, the Registered Nurse will perform primary nursing duties that are consistent with the job classification and/or clinical specialty as required such as Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Continuous Venous‑Venous Hemodialysis (CVVHD).QualificationsCurrent registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of OntarioBasic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.)



certificationMinimum 1 to 2 years recent surgical experienceCompletion of a recognized Critical Care course preferred; the organization would consider sponsoring qualified applicants through the next Critical Care programAble to comply with the physical demands of the unitExcellent interpersonal and decision‑making skillsB.Sc. Nursing preferredPrevious cardiac‑vascular surgery experience preferredPrevious cardiovascular intensive care unit experience preferredBenefitsCompetitive offer packagesGovernment organisation and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to transit and UHN shuttle serviceA versatile work environmentOpportunities for development and promotions within a large organisationAdditional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.)Equal Opportunity EmployerUHN 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 must make their requirements known. A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue consideration of their application.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Registered Nurse - Cvicu (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto