Registered Nurse

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse, focusing on stroke rehabilitation at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. This role involves patient care coordination, education, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to patient recovery, apply to become part of a renowned healthcare system committed to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in Neuro Rehabilitation preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate nursing care for patients and families.
• Educate patients and families on Stroke Neuro Rehabilitation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students.

Skills

Health Assessment

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

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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.

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.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: ONA

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre

Department: Stroke Rehab

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Work Model: On-Site

Wage Range: $39.07 - 56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 0.25 FTE

Shifts: Days/Nights/Weekdays/Weekends

Status: Temporary Part-Time (6 months)

Closing Date: June 17, 2025

Job Summary

Our inpatient rehabilitation program focuses on engaging our patients and their caregivers with assessments, interventions, resources and supports to optimize recovery, safety and facilitate return to the community. Patients admitted to the Stroke Service have access to skilled professionals dedicated to providing care that will enable persons with stroke to achieve their optimal physical, cognitive, emotional, communicative and social functional level.

Our inpatient rehab service is supported by a skilled interprofessional team including Medicine, Physiatry, Nursing, Personal Support Worker, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Rehab Therapy, OTA/PTA, Pharmacy and Nutrition as well as a variety of student learners.

Since its inception in 2010, the Toronto Rehab Stroke Program continues to achieve the award of Stroke Distinction Accreditation, which is awarded to health care facilities for outstanding achievement in stroke-specific care.

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 and families
• Educate patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding Stroke Neuro Rehabilitation care
• 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 units related to rehabilitation
• 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
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred
• Experience in Neuro Rehabilitation (Stroke) preferred, with applicable certification
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
• 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
• 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
• Computer proficiency or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
  
  
  

Additional Information

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 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.

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