Job Description

Date Posted:

09/22/2025

Req ID:

45211

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Dentistry

Department:

Faculty of Dentistry

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

00058700

Description:

About us:

Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the field of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes - but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the field of the future.



With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 150 years of dental education - the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada - we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care.



We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice.

Your opportunity:

The Patient Intake Nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health care team, working to support patients at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Emergency Clinic. Under the supervision of Manager, the Patient Intake Nurse, licensed by the College of Nurses of Ontario, provides professional nursing care, utilizing full nursing scope of practice in accordance with established standards of care, policies and procedures. The Patient Intake Nurse will assess and clarify the physical and mental condition of to determine medical suitability for the Faculty of Dentistry.



This is done through performing core duties and responsibilities such as reviewing patient charts for completion of medical intake, reviewing patient charts to classify patient health status according to ASA status, reviewing patient charts to determine if further clarification of medical conditions is needed, communicating with appropriate interdisciplinary team to clarify medical conditions, balancing responsibilities to prioritize expediting patient care, and serving as a resource to faculty, instructors, staff by providing medical guidance, in-person or remotely by phone (synchronously) or remotely by email (asynchronously), where needed. The remainder of the role provides clinical and administrative support to the Faculty of Dentistry clinics.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assessing the physical and mental condition of patients to determine medical needs Using assessment checklists when screening patients Acts to expediate patient clearance following medical intake Identifying patient ASA status Determining if there is a life-threatening illness and independently applying appropriate interventions Probing for information to establish needs Identifying patients where further clarification of medical condition is needed, using a set list of criteria Recording patient data Composing and reviewing medical letters Providing detailed information to physicians regarding patient needs and background history as required Handling sensitive and/or confidential information Updating and maintaining Patient Medical Records (immunization records) Scheduling appointments Confirming appointments Exercising extreme care to prevent serious physical or emotional injury or harm

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required. Current registration, in good standing with no practice restrictions, as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Liability insurance or membership in a professional association which o?ers liability insurance (i.e. RNAO). Minimum ?ve (5) years of clinical practice in primary health (i.e. Family Practice, Community Nursing, Occupational Nursing, Emergency). Experience with Oral Surgery an asset. Current First Aid and CPR certification Must have current BCLS Computer skills required (Electronic Health Record platforms, Word and Microsoft Outlook) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and gevaluating patient care Demonstrates the ability to work professionally and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment (Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, Oral Radiology, Emergency, etc.) Prioritizes and manages time e?ectively and is ?exible in an active work environment Demonstrates strength in the nursing process and critical thinking Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills Understands and demonstrates College of Nurses Standards of Practice guidelines including but not limited to ethics, con?dentiality, and documentation Understands the role of Health and Safety within the University Understands and abides by the concepts of PHIPA

Assets (Nonessential):

ACLS Certification PALS Certification

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator Cooperative Courteous Efficient Multi-tasker Organized

Please note:

This is for a position in our Emergency Clinic. The hours of work are Monday - Wednesday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.

Closing Date:

10/06/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type

: Budget - Continuing

Schedule:

Part-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 14 - $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:

Health & Wellbeing

Recruiter:

Katrina Beverly

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.