Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac Short Stay

Union: ONA
# of Vacancies: 2
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital  
Department: Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac Short Stay- 4BW PMB
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts, Days/Nights Rotation, Alternate Weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: March 12, 2026

Job Summary

The Cardiovascular Surgery Inpatient unit is a dynamic, fast paced 28-bed unit. State of the art technology and pioneering of new procedures translate into continuous learning and professional development for all staff. The UHN CV Surgery division has one of the few Canadian myectomy surgery programs, a large adult congenital cardiac surgery programs, and specialized programs such as transapical aortic valve replacements and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD).

Nurses manage patients with pacemakers, chest tubes, and tracheotomies. Ongoing educational programs support advanced roles such as dedicated telemetry nurse and management of patients with ventricular assist devices.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioners provide day-to-day care with the support of an actively involved physician group.

The majority of patients have diagnoses of cardiovascular disease requiring:

• Aorto-coronary Bypass Surgery
• Cardiac Valve Repair or Replacement
• Adult Congenital Heart Repair
• Ventricular Assist Device insertion prior to Cardiac Transplant 

Duties

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

The principal responsibilities include: 

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.