Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Cord Rehab Program

Union: CUPE

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre

Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Full Time

Closing Date: October 29, 2026
Position Summary
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will support nursing care, participate in inter-professional care team to create a safe environment for patients in our Medical Clinics supporting the various clinics that we have.
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
Support the various clinics including but not limited to: Urology Clinic, Skin and Wound Clinic, botox, ITB 

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
Completion of a health assessment/physical assessment course from an accredited college or university in the past 2 to 3 years (or equivalent) required;
Recent health assessment course required
Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
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
Abilitv 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 behavioral dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required
Ability to recognize changes in behavior and follow prescribed behavioral 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
Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills.
Experience in medical clinics such as Urology Clinic, Skin and Wound skills, experience with Spinal Cord Rehab patients 
Ability to triage and be nimble - this position will be cross trained in multiple areas and may need to in a moment's notice fill in for sick calls, etc.

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.