Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to: Manager, Professional Practice
Wage Range: $49.86 - $62.32 per hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( (12 month contract)
Closing Date: October 25, 2026
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 Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab) is a member of the Peter Munk Cardiac Center 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.
Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab) Overview
The Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab) is a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization facility in the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) at the Toronto General Hospital. The Cath Lab uses innovative equipment and digital technology serving patients on a regional, national, and international level performing 7,000 procedures a year. The Cath Lab is home to world-renowned clinicians who use minimally invasive techniques and innovative procedures to treat a wide range of patients with complex heart disease.
Duties
- Design and deliver tailored staff education
- Promote professional development, and mentors 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
- Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions
- Current membership in RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario) is preferred
- Current membership in a related professional interest group or association is preferred
- At a minimum, completion of a graduate degree program in Nursing or Education or recognized equivalent is required
- Theoretical and practical experience in adult education and other relevant educational frameworks, including educational program planning, development, and evaluation, is required
- Completion of specialty-specific certification program(s) relevant to respective clinical areas required
- Completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) program required upon hire
- Previous experience as an Educator considered an asset
- At least three years of previous nursing experience in a relevant specialty preferred
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- 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
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.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
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.