Registered Practical Nurse

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: CUPE
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: EU3
Wage Range: $37.17 - $38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 15 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days/Evenings
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: December 26, 2024

Job Summary

As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will support nursing care, participate in inter-professional care team to create a safe environment for patients.

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

• 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; qualified internal applicants, if currently enrolled in a health assessment/ physical assessment course, the course must be successfully completed before January 1, 2023
• 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.

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 period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.