Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site : Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Lyndhurst Centre

Department : Collaborative Academic Practice

Reports to : Manager, Professional Practice

Hours : hours per week

Salary :  $110,701 - $138,411 per annum

Status : Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date : July 11, 2024

Toronto Rehab (TR) is a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care. It brings together innovative patient care, ground-breaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions. The Lyndhurst Centre site is one of five Toronto Rehab sites across Toronto. The Lyndhurst Centre specializes in the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with spinal cord injuries. The centre houses both outpatient clinics and three specialized inpatient units. The goals of spinal cord rehabilitation at Lyndhurst Centre are centered around maximizing functional independence, promoting overall well-being, and improving the quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI).

Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre's commitment to cutting-edge research, interprofessional care, state-of the-art facilities, international collaboration and patient centered approaches distinguishes it as a leading institution in North America and a global pioneer in the field of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation.

Reporting to the Manager of Professional Practice, the Advanced Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) will be a member of the TR Practice Leadership Team based at the Lyndhurst Centre site. They will be expected to possess a set of core competencies fundamental to developing and advancing best practices at the point-of-care. Key components of the role involves focusing on : staff education and development, together with other educators; promoting and enhancing interprofessional collaboration; facilitating knowledge translation into practice; as well as leadership and change management. The APNE must be proficient in assessing staff learning needs, and be able to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs. The APNE will also collaborate with unit managers, other educators and stakeholders to support various practice-based or clinical care projects. Finally, the APNE will contribute to scholarship, a culture of inquiry and research, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions
• Masters degree in Nursing or Education required
• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education including learning needs assessment, educational program planning, curriculum design, and evaluation
• Previous experience as an Educator considered an asset
• Experience in behavioral health and / or acute care environment preferred
• Completion of specialty-specific certification program(s) relevant to respective clinical areas, preferred
• Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support ( program
• Excellent leadership, time management, facilitation skills
• Ability to be adaptable, build trust, provide coaching and collaboration, facilitate change and promote continuous improvement
• Ability to motivate staff and create an environment conducive to learning and team building
• Able to lead in an Interprofessional team environment
• Able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Able to effectively use information technology
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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.

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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.