Registered Practical Nurse – Transitional Care Program – Talent Pool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP

Close transit access

Flexible work environment

Development and promotions within a大

Multiple corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Transitional Care Program Talent Pool at the RCC site in Toronto. The role encompasses flexible shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends, with a non-negotiable start rate of CAD 38.42 to CAD 39.02 per hour, in a variety of permanent/temporary statuses.

The RCC focuses on reactivation care, guiding patients from acute care back to the community.

Qualifications

• Plan, manage and evaluate nursing care within RPN scope
• Use current knowledge and input from the team to plan care
• Participate in inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provide mentorship to students and new staff on the unit
• Engage in professional development and hospital initiatives
• Commit to patient safety and hospital policies
• Maintain updated nursing registration and standards of practice
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice.
• Use current theoretical and research knowledge and input from team to plan and implement care.
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, rounds and family conferences.
• Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit.
• Participate in program and hospital-wide initiatives and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure patient safety through adherence to hospital plans, policies and procedures.
• Maintain registration and practice standards with Ontario College of Nurses.
• Demonstrate attendance reliability and punctuality.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Mentorship

Clinical assessment

Electronic documentation

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Electronic Patient Record

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse - Transitional Care Program - Talent Pool

• Part-time
• Department: UHN Reactivation Care Centre
• Compensation: CAD 38.42 - CAD 39.02 - 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: SEIU Service
• Number of vacancies: Various (Future Vacancies)
• New or Replacement Role: Various
• Site: UHN Reactivation Care Centre - 82 Buttonwood York, ON M6M 2J5
• Department: Transitional Care Program
• Reports to: Manager, Program Services
• Hours: Various
• Wage Range: $38.42 - $39.02 per hour (Start rate non-negotiable)
• Shifts: Various - Rotating Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays(subject to change)
• Status: Various (Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Casual, Temporary)

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.

UHN's Reactivation Care Centre (RCC) provides a supportive space, for specialized care, focused on reactivation, for patients who no longer need acute care and are focused on the goal of safely returning to the community – whether that be home, long-term-care, or an alternative home setting.

Enhancing the Patient Experience
UHN's RCC is nestled in a residential neighbourhood, where quiet surroundings and green space extend our calm and healing environment. While therapeutic programming keeps patients focused on achieving their individual reactivation goals – whether it's building strength and endurance, managing medication, or maintaining mobility, as they plan for a safe transition – our recreational schedule builds community, encourages socialization and connects patients to activities that are meaningful in their everyday lives.

Providing Exceptional Care
Our dedicated and diverse team of health care providers work together to support patients in realizing their reactivation goals. Together, they are committed to putting the needs of patients first, and offering an environment where patients feel safe, motivated, and prepared, as they plan for the next step in their care journey.

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.
• Valid registration 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

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.)

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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.