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Registered Nurse, Substance Use Services
Universityhealthnetwork · Toronto, ON, Canada · Hybrid · Active · CAD 41–CAD 59 / hour · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Universityhealthnetwork |
| Title | Registered Nurse, Substance Use Services |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Center for Mental Health |
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | CAD 41–CAD 59 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-01 / 2026-06-02 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-02 / 2026-06-06 |
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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.
www.uhn.ca
Union: ONA
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Center for Mental Health
Reports to: Manager, Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Services
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: June 12, 2026
Job Summary
As a member of the UHN and the Nursing multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include:
Duties
applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN; ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure; demonstrating commitment to professional life-long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession; performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care; and performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested. As an integral member of Substance Use Services division, the Registered Nurse will provide nursing and psychotherapy to patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and related challenges. Specifically, this position will work within the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic and Addiction Outpatient Program (AOP) . At times, this position may also provide coverage to the Injection Clinic and Substance Use Intervention Team (SUIT) .
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario required Minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health and/or addiction nursing required Skills, training, and independent experience in the controlled act of psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, DBT), counselling, and motivational interviewing required Certification in CBT/DBT/MI required, or ability to obtain certification within 2 years of hiring Experience working in an outpatient addiction setting preferred Experience employing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and equity enhancing approaches preferred Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment preferred Excellent concurrent disorders assessment and intervention skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Exceptional decision making and problem-solving skills Knowledge of community resources available to patients with concurrent disorders an asset Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards Compliance with confidentiality requirements Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) certification Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing an asset CPI certification in NVCI an asset
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.
Full job record
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| Title | Registered Nurse, Substance Use Services |
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| Location Text | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Department | Center for Mental Health |
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| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | ON |
| City | Toronto |
| Salary Raw | CAD 41.15-58.98 hour |
| Salary Min | 41.15 |
| Salary Max | 58.98 |
| Salary Currency | CAD |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/UniversityHealthNetwork/744000129583669-registered-nurse-substance-use-services |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/UniversityHealthNetwork/744000129583669-registered-nurse-substance-use-services?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-02 10:58:44Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 20:25:28Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 20:25:28Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-02 10:58:44Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-01 19:56:58Z |
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