Job Specifications
Company Description
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.
www.uhn.ca
Job Description
Union: CUPE
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre
Department: Brain Program - Stroke 9 South
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Wage range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 1 FTE
Shifts: Days/Nights, Weekdays/Weekends, 12hours
Status: Temporary Full Time (Approximately 6 months)
Closing Date: February 12, 2026
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.
Duties
Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions
Works effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-professional team
Contributes to the care planning process and follows a designed plan of care
Provides safe, competent care within Scope of Practice
Actively participates in education/mentorship of RPN students and new staff
Actively participates in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives
Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients
Qualifications
Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required
Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program) required
Medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program) preferred
Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations required
Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management required
Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications required
Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required
Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioural dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required
Ability to recognize changes in behaviour and follow prescribed behavioural management strategies required
Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment required
Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate computer training
Additional Information
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, 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 p
About the Company
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neuroscienc...
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