Registered Practical Nurse

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts and on-site gyms

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) seeks a Registered Practical Nurse at Toronto General Hospital. You will apply nursing processes within scope, collaborate with the health care team, and deliver compassionate, safe patient care under supervision. The role supports professional practice standards and ongoing education.

Position is a permanent full-time, up to 22.5 hours weekly with 12-hour day/night/weekend shifts. Closing date: October 22, 2026. CN Ontario registration and BCLS are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
• Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist.
• Recent experience working on a Neurovascular unit preferred.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Applying knowledge of nursing process to achieve patient goals when care needs are less complex and outcomes predictable.
• Identifies abnormal patient responses and consults with RN or other team members.
• Provides care for highly complex patients in close consultation with the RN.
• Ensures practice aligns with professional standards and ethical framework.
• Engages in continuing education to meet patient and professional standards.
• Performs reflective practice, analyzes and improves nursing knowledge.
• Performs cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

College/Approved RPN program including practicum

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN)

BCLS certification

Medication certificate per CN Ontario standards

Competencies checklist reference

Organizational, interpersonal & time management

Multitasking ability

Confidentiality compliance

Acute care experience

Job description

Union: SEIU
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: General Internal Medicine, 14 Eaton South
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Wage Range: $37.33 - $38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: Up to 22.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: 12 Hour Days/Nights/Weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Job Summary

As a member of UHN and the 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.

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team.
• Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient's care.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
• Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist.
• Recent experience working on a Neurovascular unit preferred.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Good computer skills.
• Acute Care experience preferred.

Why join 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.

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.