Registered Practical Nurse - Acquired Brain Injury Rehab

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Acquired Brain Injury Rehab unit at West Park Healthcare Centre. This part-time 15-hour position involves multidisciplinary collaboration to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for individuals with brain injury, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Key responsibilities include mentorship, inter-professional rounds, and ongoing professional development, with shifts spanning days and nights.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing required.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is mandatory.
• Experience in neuroscience nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice.
• Use theory and team input to plan and implement patient care.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and family conferences.
• Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit.
• Support patient safety and adhere to hospital policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Team collaboration

Professional development

Resilience

Attendance & punctuality

Standards of practice

Communication

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Electronic Patient Record/HIS systems

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse - Acquired Brain Injury Rehab

• Part-time
• Department: West Park
• Compensation: CAD 38.42 - CAD 39.02 - 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:SEIU
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site:West Park Healthcare
Department:1C Acquired Brain Injury Rehab
Reports to:Manager, Program Services
Wage Range:$38.42 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours:15 hours per week
Shifts:Days/Nights
Status:Temporary Part-Time
Closing Date:October 22, 2026

Job Summary

As a member of a 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

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice in the context of an interdisciplinary practice.
• Use current theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients and families
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit
• 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
  • Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Diploma in Practical Nursing
  • Recent related clinical experience in neuroscience nursing preferred
  • Neuroscience Nursing Certification an asset
  • Effective problem recognition, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
  • Demonstrated commitment to team success
  • Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record/HIS systems
  • Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
  • Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality

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.)

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.