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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, and Low Intensity Rehabilitation at the North 5 unit of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. The role is part-time with 16 hours per week, requiring active RN license, strong coordination across disciplines, and dedication to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating nursing care, mentoring students, and participating in inter-professional rounds

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred.
• Well developed clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice.
• Use current theoretical and research knowledge and input of team members to plan and implement care.
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums and family conferences.
• Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit.
• Participate in professional development and hospital initiatives.
• Adhere to patient safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Clinical decision-making

Mentorship

Interprofessional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Nursing (RPN)

Current medication certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support (C)

Job description

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

• Part-time
• Department: Complex Continuing Care
• 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 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
  • Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized 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 centeredness, 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
  • 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, 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 uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.