Nursing jobs in Canada (17,295 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

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Open jobs: 17,295
Employers: 781

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $40.79Across 1,738 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $88,983Across 68 listings
Average starting payCAD / week: $1,781Across 18 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%37 listings
Hybrid: 1%165 listings
On-site: 99%17,080 listings

Not specified: <1% (13 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,780), Alberta Health Services (1,670), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (916).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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University Health Network

Nurse Practitioner - Spine and Other Program Needs

399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original 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.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department: Krembil Brain Institute - (Spine and Other Program Needs)
Reporting to: Clinical Director
Salary Range: $66.40 - $79.27 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Position Summary

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Nurse Practitioner in our Krembil Brain Institute (KBI).

Based primarily on our inpatient neurosurgical/spine units, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately manage patients in the spine surgery group and the broader neurosciences program. As an integral member of the clinical team providing care to this patient population, the NP will also provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improving patient care and provide support, guidance and facilitate the development of knowledge in nursing staff involved in this population of patients.

Duties

Key responsibilities:

Utilizing and demonstrating a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base and advanced level of clinical competence in caring for patients with neurosurgical, orthopedic and neuro-oncological spinal conditions, diseases or disorders involving:

Collecting and interpreting data about the health of the patient.
Determining a medical diagnosis and treating complex responses of individuals and families to actual or potential problems.
Playing a leadership role and performing quality improvement and administrative responsibilities.
Participating in policy and procedure development; performing research activities.
Delivering, coordinating and participating in education and professional development activities/programs.
Performing activities to further develop and strengthen the profession.
Acting as a resource and serving as a consultant to individuals and groups within the professional community and other hospital/agencies.
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult or Primary Care stream.
Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario.
Three to five years nursing experience in an acute treatment centre with neurosurgery/ spine/ oncology/ neuro-interventional/ neurology patient population; familiarity with spinal and neurosurgical conditions, diseases or disorders preferred.
Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing an asset.
Experience in nursing research methodology.
Eligible for or already holding cross-appointment to an academic institution.
Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other organizations relevant to the role, an asset.
Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills.
Effective interpersonal and customer services skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

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.

Department: Krembil Brain Institute

Compensation: CAD 66.40 - CAD 79.27 - hourly

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Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will manage patients within the spine surgery group and broader neurosciences program by formulating clinical decisions and providing expert care. They will also lead quality improvement initiatives, facilitate staff education, and participate in research and policy development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing (NP) and a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Three to five years of acute care experience in neurosurgery, spine, or oncology is required.

Skills

Clinical decision making
Patient assessment
Neurosurgical nursing
Spine surgery care
Orthopedic nursing
Neuro-oncology
Quality improvement
Policy development
Research methodology
Leadership
Consultation
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Conflict resolution
Communication skills

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Transit access
Shuttle service
Flexible work environment
Professional development opportunities
Corporate discounts
Travel discounts
Restaurant discounts
Parking discounts
Phone plan discounts
Auto insurance discounts
On-site gyms

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Keywords

Nurse Practitioner
Krembil Brain Institute
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Neurosciences
Acute Care
Orthopedic
Neuro-oncology
Clinical Competence
Patient Care
Research Methodology
College of Nurses of Ontario
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Neuroscience Nursing
Healthcare
Hospital
Patient Management
Quality Improvement
Professional Development
Clinical Leadership

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