Registered Nurse - Specialized Dementia Unit

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development

Job summary

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute at University Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Specialized Dementia Unit (5 South). The RN will provide expert geriatric nursing care for patients with dementia, leading inter-professional planning and family education to promote quality of life.

The role requires a nursing degree, CCN of Ontario, and 2–5 years dementia care experience. Expect rotation shifts and strong teamwork within a teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2-5 years experience in care and management of patients with dementia.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care.
• Use knowledge to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and families.
• Education of patients, family, and facilities regarding dementia care.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and family conferences.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Geriatric care

Inter-professional team

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

CPR (C level)

Job description

Union: ONA

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position : Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Centre

Department: Specialized Dementia Unit (5 South)

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

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

Hours: 0.2 FTE

Shifts: Days/Evenings

Status: Temporary Part-Time (up to 18 months)

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Position Summary

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Specialized Dementia Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) has expertise in a specialty, demonstrating knowledge and skill to effectively provide care to patients living with moderate to advanced dementia and appropriately manage the associated moderate to advanced behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and promote quality of life.

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 with dementia and their families
• Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia
• 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 Geriatric 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

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preffered
• 2-5 years experience in the care and management of patients with moderate to advanced dementia
• 2-5 years experience in care and management of patients with moderate to advanced behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia
• 3- 5 years experience in care of medically complex geriatric patients
• Experience in Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, or Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred
• Certification in gerontology preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
• Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
• 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
• Ability to identify and meet own learning needs for ongoing professional development
• Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
• Successful candidate is required to work rotational shift
• Computer proficiency required
• Good Attendance required

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.)
• 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.

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