Registered Nurse - Amputee Rehabilitation Service

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Transit access and shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Amputee Rehabilitation Service at West Park Healthcare Centre. The role involves promoting health, assessing needs, and delivering comprehensive nursing care across preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative modalities to support optimal function.

The position requires coordination with an inter-professional team, education for patients and families, leadership of unit staff, and commitment to continuing professional

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Ability to practice safely and effectively within Ontario standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families.
• Educate patients and families and collaborating facilities on care.
• Participate in inter-professional team rounds and care planning.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit.
• Contribute to hospital initiatives and maintain patient safety responsibilities.

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing (Baccalaureate) preferred

College of Nurses of Ontario - active member

Tools

Electronic Patient Record

Word processing

Job description

• Union: ONA
• New or Replacement Position: Replacement
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
• Department: Amputee Rehabilitation Service
• Reports to: Manager, Program Services
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
• Shifts: 8 hour shifts; days/evenings
• Status: Permanent Part Time
• Closing Date: November 5, 2026

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 and Certifications

• 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
• 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
• Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
• Computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
• Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
• Able to perform multiple admissions assessments in EPR on a daily basis.
• Able to work cohesively with the interdisciplinary team in a fast pace environment

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.

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