Registered Practical Nurse - Endoscopy

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto seeks a part-time Endoscopy Registered Practical Nurse to support the Endoscopy department at Toronto General Hospital. You will perform pre- and post-procedural care, educate patients, and work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate holds a General Certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario, with BCLS, and prefers OR circulating nurse experience; Epic experience is beneficial.

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 preferred.
• Operating room circulating nurse experience preferred.
• Ambulatory day surgery experience and surgical admission experience preferred.
• Coronary Care I certification preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong assessment and observation skills.
• Applies knowledge of GI and Respirology procedures, including sedation practices.
• Provides effective patient education using excellent communication skills.
• Adheres to infection prevention and control best practices.
• Maintains proficiency in electronic health records systems (e.g., Epic).
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams while working independently when required.
• Delivers safe pre- and post-procedural care within the RPN scope of practice.
• Supports endoscopy procedures with two nurses and rooom prep/ turnover.
• Assists with supplies and device operations across rooms.

Skills

Assessment

Observation skills

Infection control

Communication

Team collaboration

Electronic health records

Education

General Certificate of Competence – CNO

RPN diploma preparation preferred

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

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.

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Union:SEIU
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Endoscopy
Reports to:Nurse Manager
Wage Range:$37.33 - $38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours:15-22.5 Hours per Week
Shifts:Days
Status:TemporaryPart-Time (End Date ~March 31, 2026)
Closing Date:September 3, 2026

Duties:

• Demonstrates strong assessment and observation skills
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Gastrointestinal and Respirology procedures, including sedation practices
• Provides effective patient education using excellent communication skills
• Adheres to infection prevention and control best practices
• Maintains proficiency in electronic health records systems (e.g., Epic)
• Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams while working independently when required
• Delivers safe and competent pre- and post-procedural care within the RPN Scope of Practice
• Provides procedural support within endoscopy procedural cases requiring 2 nurses, including room preparation and turnover
• Assists interprofessional team by circulating between rooms to assist with supplies and device operations
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to procedural complications
• Participates actively in professional, program, and hospital-wide initiatives
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by adhering to hospital plans, policies, procedures, and safety responsibilities
• Pursues lifelong professional learning through ongoing education and development activities to meet patient care needs and uphold professional standards

• 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
• Operating room circulating nurse experience preferred
• Ambulatory day surgery experience and surgical admission experience preferred
• Coronary Care I certification preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required
• Well developed clinical decision -making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job – standing for long periods of time and ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work under pressure

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.

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.