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Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Comprehensive Integrated Pain Program – Interventional Pain Service (CIPP-IPS)
Reports to: Manager
Salary Range: $45.85 - $57.31 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days (0700-1500)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (6-8 months)
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Position Summary
The Clinical Coordinator for the Comprehensive Integrated Pain Program – Interventional Pain Service (CIPP-IPS) will be based at the University Health Network-Toronto Western Hospital (UHN-TWH). The Clinical Coordinator practice is grounded in the values, knowledge and theories of the professional nursing practice emphasizing health promotion and prevention of illness.
Duties
The Clinical Coordinator will function as a resource to patients, families, and health care professionals. Additionally, the RN will participate in practice and the development of standards, processes and quality initiatives enhancing the care for patients of the CIPP-IPS and UHN-TWH at large. The position will involve a combination of clinic- and procedure-related work.
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
- Completion of a recognized Master’s degree nursing program preferred
- Certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II Rescuer certification
- A minimum of 5 years recent relevant nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years in chronic pain management preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge and clinical competence in caring for an adult chronic pain population or patients with disabilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills.
- Effective decision-making, problem recognition, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice.
- Ability to function collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and/or independently, and and under stressful conditions
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner
- Demonstrated awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards
- Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
- Computer literacy
- Research experience preferred
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
- Certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support program, Level II Rescuer certification
- Minimum of 5 years recent relevant nursing experience
- Comprehensive knowledge in chronic pain management
What We Do
University Health Network is Canada's largest research hospital and a public research and teaching hospital network in Toronto, Ontario, known for its scope of research and complexity of cases.
