Registered Practical Nurse - Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service & Frail Seniors Transition Hom

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  

Number of Vacancies :  1  New or Replacement Position:
Replacement  Site:
West Park Healthcare Centre  Department:
Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service (2D) &Frail Seniors Transition Home

Reports to:

Manager, Program Services  Wage Range: $38.42 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Shifts:

Days/Evenings  Status:
Permanent Full-Time  Closing Date:
October 22, 2026

Position Summary

As a member of a 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.

Duties

Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice in the context of an interdisciplinary practice.

Use current theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients and families

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

Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit

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

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

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Recent related clinical experience in neuroscience nursing preferred

Neuroscience Nursing Certification an asset

Experience working with Geriatric and Frail Seniors population

Effective problem recognition, problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Demonstrated commitment to team success

Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change

Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record/HIS systems

Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice

Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality

Why join UHN?

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 )

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