Registered Practical Nurse - Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit

Union: CUPE
Number of Vacancies: 2
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – E.W. Bickle Centre
Department: South 4 Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Salary Range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: Varies
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights
Status: Casual
Closing Date: October 1, 2026
Job Summary
South 4 is a 48 bed inpatient Progressive Rehab Unit at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. We provide a broad range of care and 24/7 support to individuals who are unable to live independently as a result of chronic and complex health issues or traumatic injuries.
An Interprofessional team helps them to manage their complex medical conditions and health issues to improve their overall well-being and restore their maximum level of independence. For many of our patients, this is a long process, taking months or years before they can move to the next part of their lives.
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-professional 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
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 LTLD/Geri Rehab
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
Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized 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 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
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
Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

Employment type
Intern

Work arrangement
No