Registered Nurse - Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service (3D) & Frail Seniors Transition Home

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service (3D) & Frail Seniors Transition Home at West Park Healthcare Centre. This temporary full-time position offers 37.5 hours weekly with days and nights shifts and a wage range of CAD 41.15–58.98 per hour.

The role emphasizes health promotion, assessment, and a range of nursing duties in a rehabilitation setting, with opportunities for professional development within a large academic health

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing and active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience working with Geriatric and Frail Seniors population.
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Ability to perform essential clinical duties and lead others.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families.
• Educate patients and families and refer to facilities as needed.
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning and rounds.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit.
• Participate in hospital initiatives and maintain professional development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Interprofessional collaboration

Decision-making

Resilience

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service (3D) & Frail Seniors Transition Home

• Full-time
• Department: West Park
• Compensation: CAD 41.15 - CAD 58.98 - hourly

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
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: 3D - GFES & FSTH
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Shifts: Days/ Nights
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Status:Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date:October 22, 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
  • 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
  • Experience working with Geriatric and Frail Seniors population
  • 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.)

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.

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.