Summary of Duties

Responsible for providing person-centred care in the acute care setting of C5, acute care trauma patients, within the RPN scope of practice. The RPN works independently and interdependently as part of the interprofessional health care team to provide excellent culture-sensitive nursing care to patients with varying health needs in a rapidly changing practice environment. The RPN works collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care to trauma patients with complex health issues and with less predictable outcomes.

Responsibilities
Care processes which include identifying the needs of patients and families
Completing assessments, planning and continuously reassessing care
Implementing evidence-based interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes and the patient experience
Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement, ongoing career development and reflective practice

Qualifications/Skills
Current registration in positive standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current CPR certificate
RPN diploma preferred




1 year recent acute care nursing experience with trauma, neurosurgical and orthopaedic patients
IV and phlebotomy training an asset
Experience with care of post-operative patients an asset
Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care
Demonstrated critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in a fast, rapid-paced, high turnover environment
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional practice and support of a quality practice setting setting
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to secure, high-quality, ethical care
Demonstrated ability to identify when care needs of patient and family have changed and require a broader scope of knowledge, skill and judgment
Demonstrated ability to plan and provide patient education to support discharge planning
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize patient care assignments within the RPN scope of practice collaboratively with RNs and other members of the inter-qualified team
Excellent attendance record
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📌 Registered Practical Nurse Trauma Regular Full Time 2025 15413 Toronto (Canada)
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Canada