Registered Practical Nurse - Veterans Centre LDMH - Temporary Full-Time 2026-19210

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse to provide total care within a cognitive support unit for residents with dementia. You will work under the Patient-Focused Care philosophy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality care, safety, and person-centered support.

The role requires ON nursing registration, BCLS, and prior long-term care experience, withstrong emphasis on communication, assessment, and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration is required.
• Current B.C.L.S. certification is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is required.
• Patient- and Family-focused care philosophy is required.
• Cognitive support experience is required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with residents with senile Dementia Alzheimer’s Type.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with primary nursing is an asset.
• Strong assessment skills are essential.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Computer and keyboarding skills are required.

Responsibilities

• RPNs are responsible for total care within their scope of practice.
• Support the socialization of behaviourally challenged dementia residents in a cognitive support unit.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver Patient-Focused Care.

Skills

Nursing registration ON

BCLS

Long Term Care experience

Patient-focused care

Cognitive support experience

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Dementia/Alzheimer's care

Interpersonal & communication skills

Primary nursing

Assessment skills

Team player

Computer/keyboard skills

Job description

Summary of Duties

RPNs are responsible for the total care of within their scope of practice, including socialization of behaviourally challenged dementia residents in a highly specialized cognitive support unit. The RPN supports the philosophy of Patient-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration
• Current B.C.L.S
• Experience in Long Term Care required
• Patient and Family focused care philosophy required
• Cognitive support experience required
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred
• Ability to work effectively and therapeutically in a setting with residents with senile Dementia Alzheimer’s Type
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with primary nursing an asset
• Strong assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Computer and keyboarding skills