Registered Practical Nurse - Hemodialysis

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto General Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Hemodialysis team on a temporary full-time basis (15 months). Shifts are days and evenings, with wages starting at $37.33–$38.16 per hour in accordance with the collective agreement.

The successful candidate will hold a college or approved RPN program, current CNO registration, BCLS, and a medication certificate.

Qualifications

• Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
• Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Nephrology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applying nursing process to patient goals when care needs are less complex and outcomes predictable.
• Identify and respond to abnormal patient responses and consult with RN or health team.
• Provide care for highly complex patients in consultation with RN.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

College diploma in Practical Nursing

Tools

Computer skills

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.

www.uhn.ca

Union: SEIU
# of Vacancies:1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Hemodialysis
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: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full Time (15 months)
Shifts: Days and Evenings
Closing Date: July 30, 2026

Job Summary

As a member of UHN and the 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

• Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team.
• Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
• Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist.
• Nephrology experience preferred.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Good computer skills.
• Acute Care experience preferred.

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.