Union: CUPE

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Lyndhurst Centre

Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program, 2B

Reports to: Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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

Shifts: Days/Evenings

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: June 25, 2026

Position Summary
As a member of UHN and the multi-disciplinary Team, the REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.

Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team.

Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care.

Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.

Demonstrating commitment to skilled lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.

Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.

Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.





Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.

Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist.

Recent experience working on a Neurovascular unit preferred.

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.

Exercise initiative and valuable judgment with ability to multi-task.

Compliance with confidentiality requirements.

Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills.

Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.

Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Good computer skills.

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.

Benefits

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, in office gyms, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer
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 Practical Nurse - Lyndhurst Spinal Cord Rehab 2B (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario