Registered Practical Nurse - Brain Program, Stroke

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit accessibility

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Brain Program - Stroke 9 South on a temporary full-time basis. The role involves patient education, direct care, and active participation in an inter-professional team to implement planned care.

Strong assessment and rehab experience preferred. The position requires current Ontario RPN registration, BCLS, and comfort with trach care and complex medical needs.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General) and member in good standing.
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized nursing program preferred.
• BS/BLS/ACLS as required by role (BCLS Heart Saver Plus Canada).

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about deficits and health promotion.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team for care planning.
• Provide safe, competent care within scope of practice.
• Mentor RPN students and new staff.
• Participate in hospital-wide initiatives.

Skills

Health assessment

Rehabilitation nursing

Trach care

Behaviour management

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) diploma

Certificate of competence – Ontario (General)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level)

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Union: CUPE

Number of vacancies: 1

Replacement or New Position: 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: Temporary Full Time (approx. 6 months)

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

Requirements

• 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

• 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.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

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