Registered Practical Nurse

Union:  CUPE TW Service Number of Vacancies: 1  New or Replacement : Replacement Site:  Toronto Western Hospital     Department:  8A ALC  Reports to:  Nurse Manager  Hours:  Up to 24 hours per week   Wage range:  $38.93 - $39.80 (Start rate is non-negotiable) Status:  Permanent Part-Time      Shifts: Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays 0730 -1930  1930-0730  Closing Date: October 22, 2026 Position Summary As a member of the 8A ALC nursing and 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 • Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low • Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team • Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care • Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure • Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care • Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested. • Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification • Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario • Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist • Recent experience working on a General Internal Medicine Unit preferred • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards • Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task • Compliance with confidentiality requirements • Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills • Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies • Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand • Good computer 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, 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 (mult