Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation

Union:  CUPE Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement Site:  Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, E.W. Bickle Centre Department:  Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation - North 5 Reports to:  Program Services Manager Wage Range:  $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement) Hours:  16 hours per week Shifts:  8 & 12 hours combination; Days/Nights  Status:  Permanent Part-Time Closing Date:  November 5, 2026 Position Summary Patients admitted to North 5 occupy a Complex Continuing Care bed, Transitional Care bed or Low Intensity Rehabilitation bed. The Low intensity rehabilitation beds offer rehabilitation to people who will benefit from therapies at a slower pace and with less intensity. Often, our patients have multiple co-morbidities, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis or heart disease in addition to the injury or illness that led to their hospitalization. We provide rehabilitation to patients who have a discharge destination. Duties • Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice in the context of an interdisciplinary practice. • Use current theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients and families • Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences • Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit • Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self • Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients • Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario • Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred • Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program) • Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program) • Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred • Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) • Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred • Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts • Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills • Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital • Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation • Able to use computer software such as word, email and web applications or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software • Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development • Good attendance required • Must be proficient in English • Recent health assessment course required 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  • Opp