Registered Practical Nurse - Endoscopy

Union: CUPE TW Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement: Replacement Site:  Toronto Western Hospital Department:  Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy/Motility Unit (4 East) Reports to:  Nurse Manager  Wage Range:  $38.93 - $39.80 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)  Hours:  Up to 24 hours per week Shifts:  Day shifts, Monday - Friday, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700.  Status:  Permanent Part-Time  Closing Date: November 12, 2026  Duties: • Demonstrates strong assessment and observation skills • Applies comprehensive knowledge of Gastrointestinal and Respirology procedures, including sedation practices • Provides effective patient education using excellent communication skills • Adheres to infection prevention and control best practices • Maintains proficiency in electronic health records systems (e.g., Epic) • Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams while working independently when required • Delivers safe and competent pre- and post-procedural care within the RPN Scope of Practice • Provides procedural support within endoscopy procedural cases requiring 2 nurses, including room preparation and turnover • Assists interprofessional team by circulating between rooms to assist with supplies and device operations • Recognizes and responds appropriately to procedural complications • Participates actively in professional, program, and hospital-wide initiatives • Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by adhering to hospital plans, policies, procedures, and safety responsibilities • Pursues lifelong professional learning through ongoing education and development activities to meet patient care needs and uphold professional standards • 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 • Operating room circulating nurse experience preferred • Ambulatory day surgery experience and surgical admission experience preferred • Coronary Care I certification preferred • Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification  • Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts. • Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required • Well developed clinical decision -making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking • Solid verbal and written communication skills • Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job – standing for long periods of time and ability to wear lead apron • Ability to work under pressure 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 perio