Registered Practical Nurse - Brain Program, Stroke

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

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Brain Program – Stroke at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. This full-time role focuses on multidisciplinary rehabilitation for neurological patients in a high-volume hospital setting.

The position requires current Ontario RPN registration, BCLS, and experience in rehabilitation nursing for neuro patients. It offers an hourly wage under the collective agreement and 37.5 hours weekly with day/night shifts.

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
• Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations required
• Experience providing care to patients with trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel/bladder management required
• Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications required
• Ability to recognize changes in behaviour and follow prescribed behavioural management strategies required
• Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
• Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate computer training

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions
• Work effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-professional team
• Contributes to the care planning process and follows a designed plan of care
• Provide 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

Skills

Rehabilitation nursing

Neurological care

Health assessment skills

Team collaboration

Cardiac Life Support

Computer proficiency

Education

RPN diploma program

Ontario nursing registration

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse - Brain Program, Stroke

• Full-time


• Department: Neuro Rehab Program


• Compensation: CAD 38.01 - 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: CUPE

Number of vacancies: 1

Replacement or New: Replacement

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: 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: 12hrs Days/Nights/Weekdays/Weekends - 8 hrs Days/Nights

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: November 5, 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


• 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

Why Join UHN:

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.)

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.

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.