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

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

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to provide total care within their scope in a specialized cognitive support unit for residents with dementia. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to uphold patient-focused care principles and Sunnybrook's mission and values.

The role emphasizes compassionate dementia care, strong assessment and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a supportive team in a

Qualifications

• 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.
• Team player mindset.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide total care within scope of practice.
• Support socialization of residents with dementia in a cognitive unit.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-focused care.

Skills

Long Term Care

Patient and Family focused care

Cognitive support

Interpersonal communication

Primary nursing

Assessment skills

Team player

Computer skills

Education

Ontario Nursing Registration

B.C.L.S

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.

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