Registered Practical Nurse-Specialized Dementia Unit

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre seeks an Registered Practical Nurse to join the Specialized Dementia Unit (5 South) within the Geriatrics Program. This replacement, permanent full-time role offers an hourly wage under the CUPE collective agreement, with days and evenings shifts.

The RPN provides expert dementia care, mentors students and new staff, participates in inter-professional rounds, and supports safety, quality of life, and family

Qualifications

• RPN with diploma and eligibility to practice in Ontario.
• Current medication certificate and CPR-C required or in diploma program.
• Excellent communication, assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with dementia care and geriatric populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care within the RPN scope.
• Use theory and team input to plan care for patients and families.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and family conferences.
• Mentor RPN students and new staff on the unit.
• Engage in hospital initiatives and patient safety responsibilities.

Skills

Health assessment

Communication

Leadership

Teaching

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Patient safety

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

RPN diploma

Current medication certificate

Heart Saver Plus CPR-C

RPNAO membership preferred

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse-Specialized Dementia Unit

• Contract
• Department: Geriatrics Program
• Compensation: CAD 38.77 - CAD 39.8 - hourly

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.

Union: CUPE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Replacement or New: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre

Department: 5 South, Specialized Dementia Unit

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Wage Range: $38.77 -39.80 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Shifts: Days/Evenings

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: November 12, 2026

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is looking for an RPN to work in the Specialized Dementia Unit, that is part of the Multi-System, MSK & Geriatric Rehabilitation Program at Toronto Rehab. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) has expertise in a specialty, demonstrating knowledge and skill to effectively provide care to patients living with moderate to advanced dementia and appropriately manage the associated moderate to advanced behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and promote quality of life.

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 preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing
  • Current medication certificate and medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program)
  • 2-5 years experience in the care and management of patients with moderate to advanced dementia
  • 2-5 years experience in care and management of patients with moderate to advanced behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia
  • 3- 5 years experience in care of medically complex geriatric patients
  • Experience in Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, or Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred
  • Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
  • Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
  • Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred
  • Completion of Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA) training, preferred
  • Well-developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.
  • Well-developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital
  • Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs to pursue ongoing professional development
  • Computer proficiency required

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.)

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.