Job Description

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Job Posting #: 924592

Union: CUPE

Site: E.W. Bickle Centre, Toronto Rehab Institute

Department: South 4, LTLD/Geri Rehab

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Hours: 1.00 FTE

Wage range: $31.18 - $32.39 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Shifts: Days/Evenings

Posted Date: September 21st, 2023

Closing Date: September 28th, 2023

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, 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 \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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.

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

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Diploma preparation for Nursing in a recognized education program preferred
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)
• Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program)
• Experience in CCC preferred
• Palliative care experience 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 focused care, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
• Successful candidates are required to work rotational shift
• Computer proficiency required OR willing to pursue appropriate training
• Good attendance required
• Must be proficient in English
• 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

) * 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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

University Health Network