Registered Practical Nurse Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

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: CUPE TW Service
Net New or Replacement: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: 8A ALC
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: hours per week
Wage range: $ - $ (start rate is non-negotiable)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (Contract End Date: Feb 1 2028)
Shifts: Days/Nights and 1930 - 0730
Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Position Summary

As a member of the 8A ALC nursing and 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

Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low

Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team

Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care

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.

Qualifications

Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support ( certification

Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario

Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist

Recent experience working on a General Internal Medicine Unit preferred

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards

Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task

Compliance with confidentiality requirements

Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills

Knowledge of applicable…