Registered Practical Nurse - Brain Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Transit access and UHN shuttle service

HOOPP pension plan

On-site gyms and discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Brain Program – ABI Service, providing compassionate, competent care within a multidisciplinary team. This casual role offers variable hours at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute site, with a wage range aligned to the collective agreement and a start rate per hour.

The ideal candidate holds an Ontario RPN certificate, BCLS, and experience in rehabilitation nursing, including trach and feeding support, with

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus required.
• Strong health assessment skills.
• Current medication certificate required.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and practice implications.
• Experience with trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel/bladder management.
• Ability to assess and monitor clinical status, respond to changes.
• Ability to manage patients with severe behavioural dysfunction.
• Ability to care for patients with severe cognitive and physical impairment.
• Knowledge of standards of practice and healthcare legislation.
• Computer proficiency or willingness to pursue training.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about health deficits and promotion interventions.
• Work effectively both independently and with inter-professional teams.
• Contribute to care planning and follow the plan of care.
• Provide safe, competent care within scope of practice.
• Mentor RPN students and new staff.
• Participate in program and hospital-wide initiatives.
• Uphold patient safety responsibilities and hospital policies.

Skills

Health assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Care planning

Behavior management

Safety protocols

Trach care

Education

RPN diploma program

BCLS certification (Level C)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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.

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.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: CUPE

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre

Department: Brain Program – ABI Service- 11South

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Wage range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Hours: Various hours as needed

Shifts: Various days as needed

Status: Casual

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

Position 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

• 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

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program) required
• Medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program) preferred
• Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations required
• Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management required
• Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications required
• Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required
• Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioural dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required
• Ability to recognize changes in behaviour and follow prescribed behavioural management strategies required
• Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment required
• Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
• Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate computer training

Additional Information

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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