UHN 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.

New or Replacement Position: New Site: Toronto General Hospital / Toronto Western Hospital Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Emergency Department (ED) Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) * Requires flexibility to work varied shifts and respond to changing operational demands.

Wage Range: $49.86 - $62.32 per hour Shifts: Days/Evenings – Regular schedule includes one weekday shift per week and one shift each Saturday and Sunday Permanent Part-Time The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Geriatric Emergency Medicine, with a specialty-based focus, functions in an expanded nursing role, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical expertise in the care of geriatric patients with acute and chronic illnesses, while also promoting wellness. This role involves advanced clinical decision-making and leadership in nursing practice.

The Clinical Nurse

Specialist serves as a leader and change agent, supporting the implementation of best practices and the advancement of nursing standards in the Emergency Department (ED).



Conduct comprehensive gerontological assessment using appropriate screening tools and clinical cognitive and physical assessment (review of significant lab/x-ray tests and current as well as past medical records), and identification of high-risk patient for facilitation of appropriate interdisciplinary follow-up Coach, mentor and support staff in the continued development of advanced clinical skills, critical decision making, and patient centered care Perform quality improvement and administrative responsibilities Serve as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies Completion of a master’s degree in nursing or recognized equivalent Five (5) years experience in an acute care setting Experience in nursing research methodology Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Effective interpersonal and customer services skills Program planning and evaluation methodology skills In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of advantages, programs and perks. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP ) A flexible work environment Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 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. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

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