Registered Practical Nurse - 12 West

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Acute Medicine Unit, 12 West. This full-time role offers rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends) at the Wilson Site, with a wage of CAD 38.893–39.458 per hour.

You will coordinate care with an interprofessional team, perform Meditech 6.0 documentation, mentor new staff, and contribute to unit-based projects while delivering safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an RPN two-year diploma program.
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to set priorities.
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical/geriatric experience preferred.
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills.
• Experience with patient health teaching.
• Competency in procedures including injections, IV therapy, transfusion, wound care, medications.
• Meditech 6.0 experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• RPN responsibilities for general medicine, geriatric, ALC and palliative inpatients.
• Coordination of care within an interprofessional team.
• Complete Meditech 6.0 documentation system.
• Participation in unit-based projects or hospital committees as required.
• Mentorship for new hires and pre-grad RPN nursing students.

Skills

Organization

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Patient health teaching

Problem solving

Education

RPN diploma

RPN registration (Ontario)

BCLS

Tools

Meditech 6.0

Job description

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Right now we’re looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work in our Acute Medicine Unit, 12 West

Employment Status: Full-Time

Reporting Relationship: Manager, 12 E/W

Hourly Rate: $38.893 - $39.458

Union Group: NOWU

Hours of work: Rotating shifts, 8 or 12 hours, days/evenings/nights/weekends

Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site

Responsibilities

• RPN responsibilities for general medicine, geriatric, ALC and palliative inpatients.
• Coordination of care within an interprofessional team
• Complete electronic Meditech 6.0 documentation system
• Participation in unit based projects or hospital committees as required
• Mentorship for new hires and pre-grad RPN nursing students

Qualification

• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program.
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to set priorities.
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical/geriatric experience is preferred.
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to problem solve with the team.
• Experience with patient health teaching.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, Blood Transfusion, Wound Care Dressing, Medication Administration, etc.
• Demonstrate adherence to the hospital’s code of conduct.
• Advance Physical Assessment Skill is required.
• Basic computer skills and Meditech 6.0 experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.