Clinical Coordinator

University Health Network

Location: Toronto, Canada

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. www.uhn.ca Union: Non-Union   New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Sheppard Centre Department: Hemodialysis Reports to: Nurse Manager  Wage Range: $45.85 - $57.31 per hour. Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Shifts: 0730-1530 Monday to Friday Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: September 10, 2026 Job Summary The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day clinical, operational, educational, and quality activities of the dialysis unit. Working collaboratively with the Clinical Manager, APNE, nephrologists, and interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Coordinator ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, appropriate staffing, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and effective unit operations. The Clinical Coordinator provides clinical leadership, serves as a role model and resource for staff, and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. The incumbent maintains clinical competence in hemodialysis nursing and is expected to provide direct patient care and assume the Registered Nurse role when required to support unit operations during staffing shortages or unexpected absences. Duties In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, supports patient care delivery and ensures adequate staffing. Supports, evaluates, and facilitates Primary Nursing care planning, patient education, and care delivery. Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and operational excellence initiatives. Coordinates transplant workups, scheduling of current patients, new patients, travelers, transient patients, and hospital backup patients. Serves as a clinical role model, mentor, facilitator, and resource in clinical nursing practice. Communicates with feeder hospitals regarding admissions, discharges, transfers, and dialysis capacity. Participates in patient assessments and selection processes for admission to the dialysis program. Supports transition planning and continuity of care for new and existing patients. Maintains and records ORRS and other associated statistical submissions. Assists in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and performance measures. Coordinates dialysis treatments for international (IPP), out-of-province (OPP), and visiting patients, including documentation, scheduling, payment arrangements, and communication with external partners. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). Completion of a recognized Nephrology Nursing Program. Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Nephrology Nursing (C. Neph.). Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred. Minimum five (5) years of current hemodialysis nursing experience. Demonstrated leadership and coordination experience in a healthcare setting. Strong computer skills. Demonstrated proficiency with hemodialysis machines (Fresenius), including setup, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and treatment management. Ability to independently provide direct patient care and assume frontline nursing responsibilities when required. Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills. EPIC electronic medical record experience preferred. Demonstrated teaching, coaching, and staff development experience in hemodialysis preferred. Experience leading or participating in Quality Improvement and patient safety initiatives preferred. 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. 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.

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