Registered Practical Nurse - St Johns Rehab Restorative Transition Unit - Regular Full-Time - 2026-19089 (2026-19089)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to establish caring relationships with patients and families, promoting health and handling complex needs through supportive and rehabilitative care. The RPN will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

The position requires an RPN diploma, active Ontario registration, and commitment to mandatory courses and ongoing professional development, with strong collaboration alongside RNs and

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diploma in RPN required.
• Passes Physical Assessment course or commits to completing within 6 months.
• Passes Medication Administration course or commits to completing within 6 months.
• Current BCLS and ongoing renewal commitment.
• RPNAO membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Provide patient- and family-centered nursing care for complex health needs.
• Collaborate with RNs and others as part of the health care team.
• Organize patient care demands and set priorities.
• Demonstrate professional judgment and effective communication.

Skills

Professional judgment

Interpersonal skills

Verbal / written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

RPN Diploma

Job description

Summary Of Duties

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) establishes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families to attain or maintain optimal functioning by promoting health and/or treating health conditions through supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means. The RPN provides excellent patient and family-centered nursing care to patients with complex health needs and more predictable outcomes in a culturally sensitive manner. The RPN also works collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care for patients with complex health issues and with less predictable outcomes. The RPN is an autonomous professional who works independently and interdependently as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice
• Diploma in RPN required
• Recent successful completion of a Physical Assessment course or a commitment to complete it within 6 months of hire
• Recent successful completion of a Medication Administration course or a commitment to complete it within 6 months of hire
• Current BCLS is required and commitment to on-going renewal
• Membership in RPNAO preferred
• Previous experience working with patients that require a slower-paced restorative rehab program to maximize their abilities after surgery, illness, or injury.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, their families, other health care team members and the community
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with RNs, RPNs, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Effective verbal / written communication skills.
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles