Registered Practical Nurse - Brain Program

Union: CUPE
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre
Department: Brain Program – Stroke 9 South
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Wage range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Shifts: 8hrs – Day/Evening/Night & 12hrs - Day/Night - Weekday/weekend
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: October 2, 2026
Position Summary
As a member of a 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:
Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions
Works effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-professional team
Contributes to the care planning process and follows a designed plan of care
Provides safe, competent care within Scope of Practice
Actively participates in education/mentorship of RPN students and new staff
Actively participates in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives
Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients
Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required
Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program) required
Medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program) preferred
Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations required
Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management required
Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications required
Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required
Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioural dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required
Ability to recognize changes in behaviour and follow prescribed behavioural management strategies required
Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment required
Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate computer training

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No