Registered Nurse - Specialized Dementia Unit (5 South)

Union: ONA 

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre

Department: Specialized Dementia Unit (5 South)

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)

Hours: 0.4 FTE

Shifts: Days/Evenings

Status: Permanent Part time

Closing Date: October 29, 2026
Position Summary
The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Specialized Dementia Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) 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, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an inter-professional practice and primary nursing model
Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and their families
Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia
Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Geriatric Rehabilitation nursing
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
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
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
Certification in gerontology preferred
Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred
Successful completion of Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA) training, preferred 
Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Geriatric Rehabilitation
Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
Ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team
Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
Ability to identify and meet own learning needs for ongoing professional development
Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
Successful candidate is required to work rotational shift
Computer proficiency required
Good Attendance 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, 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
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.)

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.