Registered Practical Nurse -Mother Baby Unit

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi‑site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Right now we’re looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work in our Mother and Baby Unit.

Employment Status: Part‑time

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mother and Baby Unit and Obstetrical Clinics

Hourly Rate: $38.893 – $39.458

Union Group: NOWU

Hours of work: Rotating shifts, 12 hours, days/evenings/nights/weekends

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site

• Registered Practical Nursing duties as outlined by the College of Ontario Nurses.
• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Professional, patient‑centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well‑being.
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient’s health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles.
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community.

• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two‑year diploma program.
• Current RPN registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent experience within the last five years, with a minimum of two years postpartum experience in a Canadian hospital required.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate or proof of enrollment before probationary date of hire required.
• Completion of Registered Nurses Association of Ontario breastfeeding e‑learning course required or completion within 3 months of hire.
• Obstetrics Nursing certificate is an asset.
• Perinatal Bereavement knowledge and PAIL Network workshop.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrate adherence to the hospital’s code of conduct.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, newborn blood collection, blood transfusion, medication administration, etc.
• Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proven attendance record. Excellent attendance and discipline‑free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and…