Registered Practical Nurse - Endoscopy

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 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: SEIU

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Endoscopy

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Wage Range: $37.33 - $38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 15-22.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Part-Time (End Date ~ March 31, 2026)

Closing Date: September 3, 2026

• Demonstrates strong assessment and observation skills
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Gastrointestinal and Respirology procedures, including sedation practices
• Provides effective patient education using excellent communication skills
• Adheres to infection prevention and control best practices
• Maintains proficiency in electronic health records systems (e.g., Epic)
• Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams while working independently when required
• Delivers safe and competent pre- and post-procedural care within the RPN Scope of Practice
• Provides procedural support within endoscopy procedural cases requiring 2 nurses, including room preparation and turnover
• Assists interprofessional team by circulating between rooms to assist with supplies and device operations
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to procedural complications
• Participates actively in professional, program, and hospital-wide initiatives
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by adhering to hospital plans, policies, procedures, and safety responsibilities
• Pursues lifelong professional learning through ongoing education and development activities to meet patient care needs and uphold professional standards

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
• Operating room circulating nurse experience preferred
• Ambulatory day surgery experience and surgical admission experience preferred
• Coronary Care I certification preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical…