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

University Health Network; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 57.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access and shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Zusammenfassung

University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Geriatric Functional Enhancement Service and Frail Seniors Transition Home at West Park Healthcare Centre. The role focuses on promoting health, assessing patient needs, and delivering care across preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative domains within an inter-professional team.

The successful candidate will plan and coordinate nursing care, educate patients and families, and participate in rounds and program initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma in Nursing and eligible for College of Nurses of Ontario
• Geriatric and frail seniors experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment
• Commitment to patient safety and collaborative care
• Proficiency with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and computer skills

Aufgaben

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within an inter-professional practice model
• Use knowledge and team input to plan and implement care
• Educate patients, families and referring facilities about care
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on unit
• Contribute to hospital initiatives and professional development
• Maintain compliance with safety policies and procedures

Kenntnisse

Geriatric nursing

Team leadership

Patient education

Interprofessional care

Communication

Ausbildung

Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Jobbeschreibung

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 - REPOST
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:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:November 5, 2026

*This posting is being re-posted, as the Status/Shifts have been revised. If you have already applied to this posting, you do not need to re-apply.

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.)

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.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.