Compensation: CAD 38.93 - CAD 39.8 - hourly

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, 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.

Union: CUPE TW
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy/Motility Unit (4 East)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $38.93 - $39.80 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Shifts: Day shifts, Monday - Friday, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700.
Status: PermanentPart-Time
Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Duties:

Demonstrates strong assessment and observation skills

Applies comprehensive knowledge of Gastrointestinal and Respirology procedures, including sedation practices

Adheres to infection prevention and control best practices

Maintains proficiency in electronic health records systems (e.g., Epic)





Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams while working independently when required

Delivers safe and competent pre- and post-procedural care within the RPN Scope of Practice

Provides procedural support within endoscopy procedural cases requiring 2 nurses, including room preparation and turnover

Assists interprofessional team by circulating between rooms to assist with supplies and device operations

Recognizes and responds appropriately to procedural complications

Participates actively in professional, program, and hospital-wide initiatives

Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by adhering to hospital plans, policies, procedures, and safety responsibilities

Pursues lifelong professional learning through ongoing education and development activities to meet patient care needs and uphold professional standards

Qualifications

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required

Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred

Ambulatory day surgery experience and surgical admission experience preferred

Coronary Care I certification preferred

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.

Demonstrated ability to identify, assess,



and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required

Well developed clinical decision -making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to work as a team member

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job – standing for long periods of time and ability to wear lead apron

Ability to work under pressure

Additional Information
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 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 setting

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.

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.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Endoscopy (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario