Union: CUPE

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

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

Department: Complex Continuing Care, Transitional Care, Low Intensity Rehabilitation - North 5

Reports to: Program Services Manager

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

Hours: 16 hours per week

Shifts: 8 & 12 hours combination; Days/Nights

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: November 5, 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, 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-qualified team care planning forums, inter-skilled 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

Requirements

- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognised education program for Nursing preferred




- Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)
- Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program)
- Experience in Complex Continuing Care 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 centredness, problem solving and critical thinking
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated 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
- Able to use computer software such as word, email and web applications or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
- Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
- Good attendance required
- Must be proficient in English
- Recent health assessment course required

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, programmes 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 organisation 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 organisation
- 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 the

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