Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Rehab Program Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

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: ONA
Replacement or New: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range: $ - $ per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: FTE
Shifts: Days and Nights
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: February 26, 2026

Position Summary

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, is Canada’s largest adult rehabilitation hospital. Bringing together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites:
University Centre (550 University Ave.), Lyndhurst Hospital and Toronto Rehab’s Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road) and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave). .

Duties

Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice

Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients admitted to the Spinal Cord and their families

Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding philosophy of rehab nursing

Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences

Provides leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit

Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self

Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Qualifications

Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred

Experience with spinal cord injury population preferred

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)

Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred

Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Rehabilitation Nursing Model of Care

Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice

Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital

Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team

Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation

Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development

Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care

Successful candidate is required to work…


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