Registered Practical Nurse

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks compassionate Registered Practical Nurses to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential patient care in a supportive environment that emphasizes collaboration and professional growth. You will engage with patients to enhance their social, cognitive, and physical functioning while adhering to the highest standards of nursing practice. This opportunity not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient lives but also offers a flexible work environment with numerous development opportunities. Join a team committed to building a healthier world and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your career journey.

Benefits

Competitive Offer Packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close Access to Transit

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunities for Development and Promotions

Corporate Discounts

On-site Gyms

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current medication certificate and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Strong understanding of nursing concepts and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and families regarding health promotion.
• Contribute to care planning and follow designed care plans.
• Participate in mentorship of RPN students and new staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Member of RPNAO

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email Applications

Web Applications

Job description

• Department: UHN Reactivation Care Centre

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.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 5
Site: UHN RCC (82 Buttonwood Ave)
Department: Transitional Care Program
Reports to: Manager
Work Model: In-Office
Hours:Variable as required
Shifts:Variable as required
Status: Casual
Closing Date: May 12, 2025

*This RPN role will be non-union*

Position Summary

As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Practical Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Reactivation Care Centre (RCC) at Buttonwood is a 30 bed unit whichaims to improve restoration to help patients maintain social, cognitive and physical functioning by leveraging patient-specific, goal-based service planning. Patients serviced by the RCC do not require acute care but need to engage in activities to improve their function and independence, provided less active medical management and more therapy and activity.RCC also serves several health system purposes, including:

• Reducing ALC pressures on acute care hospitals, reducing the need for Long-Term Care Home placement, and
• Decreasing the risk of re-admission to an acute care hospital

Duties

• Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions.
• Works effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-professional team.
• Contributes to the care planning process and follows a designed plan of care.
• Provides safe, competent care within Scope of Practice.
• Actively participates in education/mentorship of RPN students and new staff.
• Actively participates in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives.
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 1 year experience minimum required
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred .
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program).
• Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program).
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada).
• Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred.
• Well-developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.
• Well-developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital.
• Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation.
• Able to use computer software such as word, email and web applications.

Additional Information

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 (HOOPPhttps://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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.