Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Continuing Care,Transitional Care,Low Intensity Rehabilitation Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada

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
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Bickle Centre
Department: Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation - North 5
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range: $ - $ per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 16 hours per week
Shifts: 8 & 12 hours combination;
Days/Nights
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Position Summary

Patients admitted to North 5 occupy a Complex Continuing Care bed, Transitional Care bed or Low Intensity Rehabilitation bed.

The Low intensity rehabilitation beds offer rehabilitation to people who will benefit from therapies at a slower pace and with less intensity. Often, our patients have multiple co-morbidities, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis or heart disease in addition to the injury or illness that led to their hospitalization. We provide rehabilitation to patients who have a discharge destination.

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

Qualifications

Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred

Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)

Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program)

Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)

Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred

Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts

Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital

Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable…

Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation