Part-time Nurse Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

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.

Job Description

Union: ONA
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Inpatient Mental Health Unit
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $ - per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: Hours per Week
Shifts: Day/Evening/Nights/Weekends
Status: Temporary Part-Time (12 Months Contract)
Closing Date: March 13, 2026

Duties

On the Intensive Care, General, Eating Disorder and Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the Canadian Standards for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. The Registered Nurse will specifically be responsible for:

• Developing a therapeutic alliance with clients, collaborating with team members and the client regarding a treatment plan and implementing the plan, management of patients who at times exhibit disorganized
• Dis-inhibited or aggressive behavior, knowledge of ECT procedures and pre/post assessment
• Mental status assessment, peer consultation
• Psycho-tropic medication administration and monitoring of side effects
• Discharge planning
• Providing patient and family support, co-facilitating groups with the interdisciplinary team.
• Group facilitation skills would be an asset.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support ( Certification
• CPI Certification required, will train
• Two years’ experience in inpatient psychiatric setting required
• Experience in, participation with, and/or willingness to be trained for Eating Disorder coverage
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Superior communication skills
• Emerging leadership abilities

Additional Information

Why 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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.