Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Cord Rehab Program

Union:  CUPE Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement Site:  Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre Department:  Spinal Cord Rehab Program Reports to:  Manager, Program Services Wage Range:  $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement) Hours:  37.5 hours per week Shifts:  Days Status:  Temporary Full Time Closing Date:  October 29, 2026 Position Summary As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will support nursing care, participate in inter-professional care team to create a safe environment for patients in our Medical Clinics supporting the various clinics that we have. 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 • Support the various clinics including but not limited to: Urology Clinic, Skin and Wound Clinic, botox, ITB  • 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 • Completion of a health assessment/physical assessment course from an accredited college or university in the past 2 to 3 years (or equivalent) required; • Recent health assessment course required • Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required • 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 • Abilitv 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 behavioral dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required • Ability to recognize changes in behavior and follow prescribed behavioral 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 • Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills. • Experience in medical clinics such as Urology Clinic, Skin and Wound skills, experience with Spinal Cord Rehab patients  • Ability to triage and be nimble - this position will be cross trained in multiple areas and may need to in a moment's notice fill in for sick calls, etc. 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