Registered Practical Nurse - Transitional Care Unit

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is hiring for a Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse to join North 3, Transitional Care Unit at the E.W. Bickle Centre in Toronto.

The role focuses on planning and delivering RPN-led care with an interdisciplinary team and a strong emphasis on patient safety and continuity of care. The successful candidate will participate in rounds, family conferences, and mentor students while upholding high professional standards and the hospital's policies.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred.
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program).
• Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program).
• Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada).
• Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

RPN Diploma

CPR/Heart Saver Plus

RPNAO membership

Job description

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000TeamUHNmembers,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,educationand patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomicmedicineand rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it'sonly because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Union:CUPE TRI
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - E.W. Bickle Centre
Department:North 3, Transitional Care Unit
Reports to:Manager, Program Services
Wage Range: $38.01 - $39.02. Start rate non-negotiable.
Hours:0.45 FTE
Shifts:Day/Evenings
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: August 6, 2026

Position Summary

North 3 is a 48 bed inpatient Transitional Care Unit at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. We provide a broad range of care and 24/7 support to individuals who are unable to live independently as a result of chronic and complex health issues or traumatic injuries.

An Interprofessional team helps them to manage their complex medical conditions and health issues to improve their overall well-being and restore their maximum level of independence. For many of our patients, this is a long process, taking months or years before they can move to the next part of their lives.

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 preferred
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)
• Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program)
• Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), 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
• Able to use computer software such as word, email and web applications or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
• Good attendance required
• Must be proficient in English
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits,programsandperks. 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 (HOOPPhttps://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additionalperks(multiple corporate discountsincluding: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 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.