Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation

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

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Multiple employee discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is hiring a Replacement Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse for the North 5 Complex Continuing Care unit. You will plan and evaluate nursing care within the RPN scope, working with an interdisciplinary team to support patients across complex beds.

The role includes mentorship of students and new staff, and participation in professional development and hospital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognised education program for Nursing preferred.
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program).
• Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program).
• Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada).
• Member, RPNAO preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care.
• Participate in care planning forums, rounds, and family conferences.
• Provide mentorship to students and new staff on the unit.
• Contribute to hospital-wide initiatives and professional development.
• Adhere to patient safety policies and hospital procedures.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

RPN – Ontario

Diploma in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Email

Web applications

Job description

Union: CUPE

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, E.W. Bickle Centre

Department: Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation - North 5

Reports to: Program Services Manager

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

Hours: 16 hours per week

Shifts: 8 & 12 hours combination; Days/Nights

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Position Summary

Patients admitted to North 5 occupy a Complex Continuing Care bed, Transitional Care bed or Low Intensity Rehabilitation bed. The Low intensity rehabilitation beds offer rehabilitation to people who will benefit from therapies at a slower pace and with less intensity. Often, our patients have multiple co-morbidities, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis or heart disease in addition to the injury or illness that led to their hospitalization. We provide rehabilitation to patients who have a discharge destination.

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

Requirements

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognised education program for Nursing preferred
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)
• Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program)
• Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred
• Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts
• Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
• Able to use computer software such as word, email and web applications or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
• Good attendance required
• Must be proficient in English
• Recent health assessment course required

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, programmes 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 organisation 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 organisation
• 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 programme, to be eligible for consideration.

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