Clinical Coordinator - Peter Munk Cardiac… at University… · Toronto

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 

New or Replacement: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: PMCC Cardiac Triage & Cardiovascular Support

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Wage Range: $45.85 - $57.31 per hour.

Hours: 22.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: 0800-1600

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Position Summary

The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre's Cardiac and Structural Heart Disease Triage offices provide resources designed to improve the healthcare of patients with new and on-going cardiac conditions. The Nursing Clinical Coordinator, in collaboration with the healthcare team, will facilitate patient care, improve the education of the patient and work collaboratively with internal and external healthcare providers to schedule patients for various procedures in the Cardiovascular Investigations Unit (Cath Lab) and Operating Room (OR).

Duties

As a member of the Cardiac and Structural Heart Disease Triage offices, the responsibilities of the Clinical Coordinator, include:

• Utilizes and applies current specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in nursing practice to facilitate the effective management of clinical activities and the coordination of in/out-patient care and continuity in patient care management
• Performs patient teaching/education
• Participates actively in Quality Improvement initiatives
• Participates in academic and research activities/projects
• Performs administrative responsibilities
• Obtains and reviews patient medical records and information
• Liaises regularly with healthcare teams within UHN and throughout Ontario including industry representatives to facilitate treatment for patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure and moderate to severe heart valve disease and other cardiac pathologies
• Schedules patients for various procedures in the cardiovascular investigations unit
• Provides education and support to patients and family members
• Coordination of patient care for inpatients and external referrals
• Performs cross coverage of other Nursing Clinical Coordinator roles and duties as needed
• Other duties as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Triage offices

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized BScN (or equivalent)
• Master’s degree, preferred
• Current 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
• Minimum Five (5) years’ experience in cardiovascular nursing (cardiovascular surgery or cath lab)
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience working with patients with moderate to severe heart valve disease
• Cath Lab and or Cardiovascular OR experience, preferred
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups
• Ability to function collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and/or independently 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 in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and electronic patient documentation
• Proficient in keyboarding and able to type at least 60 WPM
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in change management
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem- solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and build relationships
• Strong track record of high- quality work and engagement is essential
• Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment that requires ongoing revaluation of priorities
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Able to work collaboratively within a group setting and independently - required
• Proven track record of taking initiative
• Computer literacy required - Word Suite and EPIC
• Ambulatory experience preferred
• Experience working with community health providers preferred

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.