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Specialized Dementia Unit Practical Nurse

University Health Network

Provide dementia care at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute as a Registered Practical Nurse, using assessment skills and behavioral symptom management expertise. Work days and evenings.

UHN seeks an RPN for its Specialized Dementia Unit within the Geriatric Rehabilitation Program. The permanent full-time nurse plans, manages, and evaluates care for patients with moderate to advanced dementia and associated behavioral and psychological symptoms. Practice occurs within an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care within RPN scope
  • Implement care using research knowledge and team input
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and family conferences
  • Mentor RPN students and new unit staff
  • Support patient safety policies and hospital initiatives

Requirements:

  • Current College of Nurses of Ontario membership
  • Recognized practical nursing diploma preparation
  • Two to five years dementia care experience
  • Strong health assessment and clinical decision-making skills
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support C level certification

Apply specialized dementia nursing, assessment, mentorship, and interdisciplinary care skills within UHN’s Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.

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Vacancy posted 20 hours ago
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