Nursing Clinician Scientist

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 programme 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.

Job Description

Union: Non‑union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Oncology Nursing Research Centre of Excellence & Collaborative Academic Program
Reports to: Chief Nurse Executive
Hours: 37.5 per week
Status: Permanent Full‑time
Closing Date: December 19, 2025

Position Summary

In this role, the Health Clinician Scientist (HCS) will lead the development of a research program focused on co‑design, implementation, and evaluation of transformative care models and health innovations that address the complex and evolving fundamental care needs of patients impacted by cancer. The HCS will be solely responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a program of clinically‑based research, integrating clinical and research capabilities to improve patient care outcomes and service delivery. The position will support and promote research initiatives in an interdisciplinary research environment and collaborate with academic partners.

Duties

• Lead and oversee a research program focused on co‑creating, designing, scaling, and sustaining transformative models of fundamental care and health innovations as an independent scientist.
• Ensure the alignment of the research program with the strategic priorities of UHN/Oncology Program & CAP.
• Contribute to the strategic development of UHN Nursing strategy and the Oncology Nursing Centre of Excellence.
• Actively seek funding opportunities, including peer‑reviewed grants from tri‑council bodies and philanthropic sources, to support research programmes, trainees, learners at various levels and research staff.
• Build and lead a team, while serving as a mentor, role model, and supervisor to trainees, learners and research staff across different levels of expertise.
• Demonstrate academic productivity through publications in high‑impact, peer‑reviewed journals and presenting research findings at scientific conferences.
• Actively engage in knowledge mobilization to share research progress and its impact with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD in health services/nursing with post‑doctoral fellowship experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse (Extended Class) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Proven experience in co‑design, implementation, and evaluation, utilizing mixed methods to develop transformational fundamental care models and complex health innovations throughout the healthcare system, resulting in practical, creative, and impactful solutions.
• Demonstrated success in securing peer‑reviewed funding from various sources and contributing to knowledge dissemination through high‑quality, peer‑reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Adept at working in a collaborative team setting within a growing Institute and Centre.
• Self‑motivated, with strong organisational skills and a keen attention to detail; able to manage responsibilities and efficiently execute tasks to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable with change, demonstrating adaptability and agility as research areas evolve, while collaborating with key decision‑makers and partners within complex health systems and associated organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and work effectively across different sectors, including hospitals, primary care, and community services, as well as supervising research staff and trainees.
• Capable of working independently, applying critical thinking, and resolving technical and methodological challenges encountered in the research process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of professionalism, ethical standards, discretion and diplomacy.
• Proficient in a range of software tools, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with research software and statistical tools for quantitative analysis is an asset.

Additional Information

UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks, including competitive package, membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, close access to transit, UHN shuttle service, flexible work environment, opportunities for development and promotion, and multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto‑insurance discounts and on‑site gyms).

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates; please check your email regularly. A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. If any information provided by a candidate is deemed misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue 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.