Registered Practical Nurse - Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis

university health network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is hiring a Permanent Full-Time Dialysis Assistant to support the Nephrology team at Toronto General Hospital. The role involves assisting the Registered Nurse in the Hemodialysis Unit, preparing and maintaining dialysis machines, transporting patients, and ensuring clean, stocked work areas.

You will work 11 am to 7 pm with a unionized CUPE team, and candidates should have Grade 12, English proficiency, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in patient care; direct or indirect patient care essential.
• Must be flexible to work any of the possible shifts.
• Heavy lifting required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Registered Nurse in the care of patients in the Hemodialysis Unit.
• Priming, dismantling and disinfecting of dialysis machines; set up and prime off unit machines.
• Performing transportation responsibilities via bed, walker and/or wheelchair.
• Dialysate sampling; stocking the unit and storage room with supplies.
• Assisting patients with weighing, washroom trips, transfers, heavy lifting, etc.
• Adhering to and performing routine safety measures and preventative maintenance; performing departmental duties.
• Retrieving and documenting in patient’s chart... protecting patient records/information.
• Ensuring general cleanliness of work area.
• Assisting the Registered Nurse and/or patient with other duties as assigned.
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Patient care experience

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

CPR asset

Dialysis Assistant course asset

Medical/surgical experience asset

Tools

Dialysis equipment familiarity

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.

Job Description

Union: CUPE

New or Replacement: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Nephrology

Reports to: Manager

Wage Range: $ - $ per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: per Week

Shifts: 11 am - 7 pm

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Duties

• Assisting the Registered Nurse in the care of patients in the Hemodialysis Unit
• Priming, dismantling and disinfecting of dialysis machines; set up and prime off unit machines;
• Performing transportation responsibilities via bed, walker and/or wheelchair
• Dialysate sampling; stocking the unit and storage room with supplies
• Assisting patients with weighing, washroom trips, transfers, heavy lifting, etc.
• Adhering to and performing routine safety measures and preventative maintenance; performing departmental duties
• Retrieving and documenting in patient’s chart in addition to protecting patient records/information from all unauthorized persons
• Ensuring general cleanliness of work area
• Assisting the Registered Nurse and/or patient with other duties as assigned
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in assistance with patient care; direct or indirect patient care essential
• Must be flexible to work any of the possible shifts
• Previous medical/surgical experience an asset
• Previous experience as a hospital assistant an asset
• Technical experience or Dialysis Assistant course an asset
• CPR an asset
• Heavy lifting required
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Additional Information

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 )
• 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.