Registered Practical Nurse - Respiratory Rehab/RCC

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse at West Park Healthcare Centre for a permanent part-time role, 18.75 hours per week, Days/Evenings.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care in an interdisciplinary team, uphold patient safety, and mentor students and new staff. Diploma in Practical Nursing and Ontario registration required; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing and registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent related clinical experience preferred.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice.
• Use current knowledge and input of team members to plan and implement care.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and family conferences.
• Provide mentorship to students and new staff on the unit.
• Support hospital safety plans and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

College of Nurses of Ontario registration

Tools

Electronic Patient Record

Word processing

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
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Replacement or New Position: Replacement
• Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
• Department: 5C Respiratory Rehab/RCC
• Reports to: Manager, Program Services
• Salary: $38.42 - $39.02 per hour(start rate in accordance with the collective agreement)
• Hours: 18.75 hr/week
• Shifts: Days/Evenings
• Status: Permanent Part Time
• Closing Date: September 2, 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

• 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 in Practical Nursing
• Recent related clinical experience preferred
• Effective problem recognition, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to team success
• Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
• Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
• Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality

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.)

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