Registered Nurse - Brain Program

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

On-site gym facilities

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto Rehabilitation Institute invites two casual Registered Nurse positions in the Brain Program - ABI Service at University Centre. Reports to the Program Services Manager.

Wage range is $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement). Hours and shifts vary; position is casual with a closing date of October 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Experience in ABI rehabilitation preferred
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and in inter-professional teams

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and evaluate comprehensive nursing care for ABI patients and families
• Educate patients and families and collaborate with the care team
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship on rehabilitation units
• Contribute to professional development and hospital initiatives
• Uphold patient safety and hospital policies

Skills

Nursing assessment

Leadership

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Tools

Everyday Behavior Tools

Job description

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.

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Job Description

Union: ONA

Number of Vacancies: 2

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre

Department: Brain Program - ABI Service - 10South

Reports to: Program Services Manager

Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Hours: Various hours as needed

Shifts: Various shifts as needed

Status: Casual

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

Position Summary: As a member of the rehabilitation team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/ standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

• Planning, managing, evaluating and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice
• Using theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care including health promotion for ABI rehabilitation patients and families
• Educating patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding ABI rehabilitation; participating in interprofessional team care planning forums, rounds and family conferences; providing leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the units related to rehabilitation
• Participating in professional programs and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
• Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Recent experience in ABI rehabilitation preferred
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to use behavioral management strategies (Everyday Behavior Tools) preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to ABI rehabilitation
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written)
• 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 required

Additional Information

Why join 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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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.