Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Union:  Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site:  Toronto Western Hospital/Toronto General Hospital Department:   Emergency Department Reports to:   Clinical Director Salary:  $53.09 - $66.36 per hour Hours:  37.5/week Shifts:  Days, Evenings, including Weekends Status:  Permanent Full-Time Closing Date:  September 2, 2026 Position Summary The EMEREGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER demonstrates autonomy while assuming and having sole accountability and the authority to independently communicate a diagnosis, prescribe drugs and order a range of diagnostic tests, the principal responsibilities include: utilizing and demonstrating advanced knowledge and decision making skills to conduct comprehensive assess, diagnose and manage the care of patients; planning and implementing strategies to promote health and prevent illness with individuals, families and groups; delivering, coordinating and participating in educational and professional development activities/programs.  The EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSE PRACTITIONER will also provide coverage (as required) for UHN’s Virtual Emergency Department, providing care to patients through video visits for urgent, non-life threatening issues via same day online bookings.   Duties • Utilizing and demonstrating advanced knowledge and decision making skills to conduct comprehensive assessments. • Diagnose and manage the care of patients. • Planning and implementing strategies to promote health • Prevent illness with individuals, families and groups. • Delivering, coordinating and participating in educational and professional development activities/programs. • Completion of Masters Degree Program in Nursing (or one semester from completion). • Registered Nurse (EC) certification complete or pending. • Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care certificate complete or pending. • Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario. • Membership in the Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) organizations relevant to the role. • Canadian Nurses Association certification in Emergency Nursing preferred. • Five (5) years experience in Emergency Services preferred. • Experience in nursing research methodology. • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards. • Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task. • Compliance with confidentiality requirements. • Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. • Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies. • Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand. • Evidence of strong assessment skills and the ability to predict changes in patient status. •    Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize process of planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. • Demonstrated leadership/in charge skills and evidence of good organizational and decision-making skills. • Evidence of commitment to team building and working within a patient focused care model. • Program planning and evaluation methodology skills. • Commitment to collaborative practice. • Ability to utilize information technology. • Experience in a triage role in an emergency department setting. 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