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

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

The University Health Network in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for West Park Healthcare Centre to provide comprehensive nursing care within an inter-professional team. This is a replacement, temporary full-time position with days and nights and 37.5 hours per week, following the collective agreement for pay scale.

Required are a Nursing Diploma (Baccalaureate preferred) and active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Qualifications

• Must achieve 80% in the FIM certification exam within the probationary period
• Diploma in Nursing and registration held in good standing with the CNO
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience with geriatric and frail seniors population
• Ability to lead others and manage challenging interpersonal situations
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated teamwork and reliability in fast-paced settings
• Knowledge of CNO standards of practice and EPR usage
• Able to perform multiple admissions assessments daily in EPR

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive nursing care for patients and families within an inter-professional model
• Use theory and input from the team to plan and implement patient care
• Educate patients, families and referring facilities about care
• Participate in inter-professional team rounds and family conferences
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit
• Participate in hospital initiatives and professional development
• Uphold patient safety responsibilities and hospital policies

Skills

Nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Communication

Leadership

Electronic Patient Record

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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.)

Equal Opportunity

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.