Advanced Practice Nurse Educator, Operating Room

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

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.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to: Manager, Professional Practice
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: July 8, 2025
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Professional Practice, the Advanced Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary leadership team and demonstrates a set of core competencies fundamental to developing and maintaining the academic practice environment at UHN.
The APNE aligned with the Operating Room is a member of the Surgical Services leadership team and Practice-Based Education team within the Collaborative Academic Practice portfolio. The APNE role involves enhancing patient care by applying evidence-based practices, providing clinical consultation, and addressing gaps in practice.

  • Design and deliver tailored staff education
  • Promote professional development, and mentor nurses for career growth
  • Collaborate with teams across UHN and the academic community on clinical and educational initiatives
  • Participate in committees, and share best practices
  • Lead program evaluation, implement innovative education strategies, and support and lead quality improvement initiatives
  • Drive nursing visibility and change management efforts, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Participate and lead corporate initiatives and teaching
Qualifications
  • Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions
  • Completion of an ORNAC approved perioperative education or equivalent
  • 5+ years working in the OR setting is preferred
  • Advance nursing practice and efficiency in the OR setting
  • Current membership in RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario)
  • Current membership in a related professional interest group or association
  • At a minimum, completion of a graduate degree program in Nursing or Education or recognized equivalent is required (Candidates currently pursuing will be considered)
  • Theoretical and practical experience in adult education and other relevant educational frameworks, including educational program planning, development, and evaluation
  • Completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) program required upon hire
  • Previous experience as an Educator considered an asset
  • Excellent leadership, time management, facilitation skills
  • Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommends evidence-based policy and practice change
  • Ability to be adaptable, build trust, provide coaching and collaboration, facilitate change and promote continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate ability to motivate staff and create an environment conducive to learning and team building
  • Able to work effectively as a member of and/or lead an interprofessional team
  • Able to effectively use information technology
  • Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
Additional Information
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 offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2457454
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Education
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