Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Union: CUPE Number of Vacancies: 1

Replacement or New Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre

Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program - Unit 1

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Wage Range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Hours: 7.5 hours per week (0.2 FTE)

Shifts: Days/Evenings

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: August 6, 2026

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

Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions

Works effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-qualified 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 skilled, 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

Qualifications

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 within 6 months of hire

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.

Additional Information

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.

At University Health

Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. 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.

Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program

Compensation: CAD 38.01 - CAD 39.02 - hourly

📌 Registered Practical Nurse -  Spinal Cord Rehab Program (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto