Registered Nurse - Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation

Contract

Department: Complex Continuing Care

Compensation: CAD 41.15 - CAD 58.98 - hourly

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.

Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – E.W. Bickle Centre
Department: North 5, Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with the collective agreement)
Hours: Varies
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights
Status: Casual
Closing Date: August 13, 2026

Position Summary

Patients admitted to North 5 occupy a Complex Continuing Care bed, Transitional Care bed or Low Intensity Rehabilitation bed.

The Low intensity rehabilitation beds offer rehabilitation to people who will benefit from therapies at a slower pace and with less intensity. Often, our patients have multiple co-morbidities, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis or heart disease in addition to the injury or illness that led to their hospitalization.



We provide rehabilitation to patients who have a discharge destination.

Duties:

Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice.

Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for Complex Continuing Care patients admitted to and their families

Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding philosophy of rehab nursing

Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences

Provides leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Complex Continuing Care

Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self

Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience in Complex Continuing Care rehabilitation preferred

Experience in palliative care preferred

Specialty certification preferred (Canadian Nurses Association)

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)

Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred

Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Complex Continuing Care Rehabilitation

Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking

Excellent communication, interpersonal,



and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice

Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital

Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team

Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation

Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development

Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care

Successful candidate is required to work rotational shift
Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software

Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of perks, 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.

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.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation (Ontario)
🏢 UHN Research
📍 Ontario