Registered Nurse - Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service & Frail Seniors Transition Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse - Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service (3D) & Frail Seniors Transition Home

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: ONA - REPOST
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: 3D - GFES & FSTH
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Wage Range: $ - $ per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Shifts: Days/ Nights
Hours: hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 5, 2026

* This posting is being re-posted, as the Status/Shifts have been revised. If you have already applied to this posting, you do not need to re-apply.

Position Summary

The role of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Duties

Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an inter-professional practice and primary nursing model

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

Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of patients

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

Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation nursing

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

Qualifications

Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period or within the trial period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units: 3C (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3D POD 1 (Amputee Rehabilitation), 2C (Neurological Rehabilitation), 1D (TB Rehabilitation) and 5D (Respiratory Rehabilitation)

Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program preferred

Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience working with Geriatric and Frail Seniors population

Ability to perform the essential clinical duties of the job

Ability leading others, including the effective management of challenging interpersonal situations

Effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making and reliable work habits

Commitment to continuing professional development

Demonstrated commitment to team success

Resilien…