Registered Practical Nurse - Brain Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the Brain Program – Stroke 9 South at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. The role is permanent part-time, with an hourly wage range and shifts including days/evenings/nights.

You will provide education, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and support care planning within the UHN nursing model. Responsibilities include safe patient care, mentorship of students, and involvement in hospital-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) in good standing.
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized program is preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation nursing for neurological patients is required.
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills.
• Computer proficiency and willingness to pursue additional training.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and health promotion.
• Work effectively independently and with inter-professional teams.
• Contribute to care planning and follow the designed plan of care.
• Provide safe, competent care within scope of practice.
• Participate in education/mentorship of RPN students and new staff.
• Participate in program and hospital-wide initiatives.

Skills

Health assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

RPN diploma (recognized program)

CNO General Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support (C)

Medication certificate (if not in diploma)

Job description

Company DescriptionUHN 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 DescriptionUHN 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.
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Job Description Union: CUPE
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre
Department: Brain Program – Stroke 9 South
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Wage range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Shifts: 8hrs – Day/Evening/Night & 12hrs - Day/Night - Weekday/weekend
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: October 2, 2026
Position SummaryAs 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 UHNIn 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.)

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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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.