Critical Care Response Team - Co-Lead

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.

Job Description

Union:  Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Net New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site:  Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8

Department: Medical Surgical Neuro – Intensive Care Unit (MSNICU)

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Hours: 37.5/week

Shifts: 8-10-12 Hour Day/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Salary: $45.85 to $57.31 per hour

Status:  Temporary Full-Time (3‑month contract with the possibility of extension)

Closing Date:  June 18, 2026

Position Summary

In the Toronto Western 38 bed Medical Surgical Neuro ICU (MSNICU), the interdisciplinary team provides care to patients who require advanced ventilatory and hemodynamic support to overcome the complex challenges of neurosurgical emergencies, shock syndrome, and multisystem failure.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team on the MSNICU, the Patient Care Coordinator – Critical Care Response Team (CCRT) Co-Lead acts as a resource for the multidisciplinary team. This position plays a leadership role by mentoring and providing direction, ongoing development and preceptorship to team members.

60% of the time will be allocated to the CCRT Co-lead responsibilities and 40% to the PCC responsibilities as described below.

Duties

CCRT-Co-Lead Responsibilities and Duties (60%)

As an integral member of the Critical Care Response Team and in collaboration with the medical CCRT lead, the unit manager as well as CCRT co-leads at Toronto General Hospital, the  CCRT Co-Lead  overseas the daily activities & functioning of the MSNICU CCRT team and liaises with key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and optimal management of patient care outcomes. The CCRT Co-Lead plays a leadership and administrative role by:

• providing direction, ongoing development, and mentorship to team members
• ensuring 24/7 CCRT scheduling coverage
• developing criteria for the selection of CCRT providers
• marketing and promotion of CCRT to stakeholder groups
• ensuring resource availability to cover training requirements
• developing and delivering educational in-services/sessions for both CCRT providers and ward staff
• leading or participating in as well as reporting on quality improvement initiatives related to CCRT services
• liaising with ward leadership to identify learning needs
• ensuring accurate data collection and reporting with respect to CCRT activities and core team functions
• performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested.

Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) – Responsibilities/Duties (40%)

• liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of quality and optimal management of patient care outcomes
• contributing to nurses, students and ancillary staff development by promoting and ensuring a supportive and collaborative learning environment within the service(s)/cluster area based on the principles of adult learning and practice standards
• performing human resources, financial and administrative responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective unit operation
• performing cross-functional duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested

Furthermore, as a member of the MSNICU you will have a variety of career development opportunities such as:

• Involvement in Quality Improvement and/or research projects as part of the Krembil Nursing Awards
• Nursing fellowship opportunities through the Collaborative Academic Practice within UHN
• Involvement in unit-based councils to implement change

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Nursing required, Masters preferred/prepared
• Three years nursing experience in a tertiary care ICU
• Current MSNICU experience preferred
• CCRT experience preferred
• CCRN an asset
• Demonstrated leadership abilities required with prior leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability towards team building and collaboration
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• 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
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Clinical and patient teaching skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, EPIC, and Incident Reporting software

Additional Information

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 )
• 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.