Registered Nurse

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a registered nurse for the Spinal Cord Rehab Program at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. This permanent part-time role involves managing comprehensive nursing care for patients, educating families, and participating in interdisciplinary care planning. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be an active member of the nursing community.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience with spinal cord injury population preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an inter-professional team.
• Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue training.

Responsibilities

• Manage, evaluate and coordinate nursing care for patients.
• Educate patients and their families about rehabilitation nursing.
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Clinical Decision-Making

Health Assessment

Education

Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level)

Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

Job 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.

Union:ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site:Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – Lyndhurst Centre
Department:Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to:Program ServicesManager
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range:$39.07 - 56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours:0.2 FTE
Shifts:Days and Nights
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date:June 12, 2025

Duties

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice
• Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients admitted to the Spinal Cord and their families
• Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding philosophy of rehab nursing
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provides leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit
• Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
• Demonstrates understanding of, 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
• Experience with spinal cord injury populationpreferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Rehabilitation Nursing Model of Care
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
• Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team
• Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
• Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
• Successful candidate is required to work rotational shift
• Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

Additional Information

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.