Registered Practical Nurse-Specialized Dementia Unit

Contract

Department: Geriatrics Program

Compensation: CAD 38.77 - CAD 39.8 - 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.

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Union: CUPE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Replacement or New: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre

Department: 5 South, Specialized Dementia Unit

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Wage Range: $38.77 -39.80 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Shifts: Days/Evenings

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: November 12, 2026

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is looking for an RPN to work in the Specialized Dementia Unit, that is part of the Multi-System, MSK & Geriatric Rehabilitation Program at Toronto Rehab. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) has expertise in a specialty,



demonstrating knowledge and skill to effectively provide care to patients living with moderate to advanced dementia and appropriately manage the associated moderate to advanced behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and promote quality of life.

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-professional 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

Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing

Current medication certificate and medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program)

2-5 years experience in the care and management of patients with moderate to advanced dementia

2-5 years experience in care and management of patients with moderate to advanced behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia

3- 5 years experience in care of medically complex geriatric patients

Experience in Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, or Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred

Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level)



Heart Saver Plus (Canada)

Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred

Completion of Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA) training, 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 centeredness, 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

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

Computer proficiency required

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.)

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-Specialized Dementia Unit (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario