Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Neurosurgery

Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Neurosurgery

• Full-time
• Department:
  Other (Not Listed)
• Compensation: CAD 38.17 - CAD 39.02 - hourly

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.

Union: CUPE TW
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: 5A Spinal/Neurosurgery
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $38.17 - $39.02 (start rate is non-negotiable)
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Stat Holidays/ 07:30-19:30 / 19:30-07:30
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: August 20, 2026
Position Summary
As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Practical Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Located at the heart of downtown Toronto, The Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital is home to one of the world’s largest neurosurgical program consisting of world leading spinal, neurosurgical teams and the most comprehensive multidisciplinary teams working hand-in-hand to prevent and confront problems of the brain and spine. As part of the Krembil Brain Institute, the spinal unit is a University Health Network Centre of Excellence.

The University Health Network (UHN) is looking for highly motivated professionals to fill the key role of a Registered Nurse in our Spine/Neurosurgery Department.

• 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.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
  • Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
  • Experience preferred
  • Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within a interdisciplinary patient care team
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Neurosurgery & Spinal experience preferred

  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.

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