Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), RCC 4 and 5 UNIT- FT(J0925-0891) -Transitional Care-J0925-0891

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a full-time position in the Reactivation Care Centre. The role requires providing patient-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a Registered Practical Nursing diploma, be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have recent nursing experience. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and pension.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Benefits

Pension

Vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with older adults and cognitive impairment is beneficial.
• Bilingualism in French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient- and family-driven care.
• Build strong relationships with peers and patients.
• Function to the full scope of nursing practice.
• Think critically and set priorities.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Safety consciousness

Commitment to professional development

Education

Registered Practical Nursing diploma

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Health assessment course

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), RCC 4 and 5 UNIT - FT (J0925-0891)

Department: Transitional Care >> Reactivation Care Center >> RCC 4 and 5 UNIT
Union: SEIU-S
Reports To: Clinical Team Manager
Job Category: Nursing
FTE: 1.0
Shifts: All shifts (SEIU only), Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends
Shift Duration: 8’s, 12’s
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Site: NYGH Finch Site, 555 Finch Ave W
Salary: $32.95 – $38.16 /Hour

Post Date: 01/10/2025

Closing Date: 09/10/2025

Position Summary

Registered Practical Nurse, Reactivation Care Centre Unit 4 & 5

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient- and family-driven care in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers with emphasis on assessment, education, prevention, maintenance and restoration of patient health.
• Contribute to ensuring health and safety policies are followed to maintain a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
• Build strong relationships with peers across the organization and connect effectively with physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Support the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.

Great Registered Practical Nurses are:

• Organized – able to prioritize patient care demands in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new challenges daily.
• Great Communicators – communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families.
• Decisive – make informed decisions, take ownership of actions, and apply critical thinking and problem-solving in the patient’s best interests.
• Safety Conscious – prioritize safety by following all health and safety policies and guidelines.
• Committed – engage in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.

What you will do

• Function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and the health care team.
• Think critically, set priorities and organize work per client/patient needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts.
• Commit to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain proficient computer skills (MS Word, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems).
• Demonstrate self-motivation for continuing education in areas of patient assessment, education and geriatrics.
• Exhibit excellent assessment skills with geriatric care knowledge.
• Display strong organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching abilities.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal skills to foster good public relations and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical and/or clinical nursing experience with older adults, dementia and cognitively impaired population preferred.
• Recent health assessment course.
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset.

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means joining a dynamic team of healthcare providers, staff and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full-Time Permanent position with 8- and 12-hour shifts, across Day, Evening and Night shifts including Weekends in the Reactivation Care Centre Unit 4 and 5, 555 Finch Ave W. We offer a competitive total compensation package including benefits, pension, and vacation. For details about our Total Rewards package, visit nygh.on.ca.

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How to Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should speak with their Case Manager before applying for this position.