Registered Practical Nurse Acute Medicine in Toronto

Deliver safe, ethical nursing care as a Registered Practical Nurse using physical assessment and critical thinking skills. Work within interprofessional teams.

This Registered Practical Nurse position supports stable patients with predictable outcomes in acute inpatient medicine. You will establish therapeutic relationships, provide autonomous care, and collaborate with Registered Nurses when patient conditions become increasingly unstable or unpredictable. The role includes care planning, patient education, documentation, and transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Provide autonomous nursing care for stable patients
• Assess needs and develop individualized care plans
• Document observations, assessments, and care provision
• Transfer care safely when patient instability increases

Requirements:

• Practical Nursing Diploma Program completion
• Current BLS/CPR certificate
• Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Recent acute inpatient medicine clinical experience
• Excellent physical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Apply physical assessment, patient education, and collaborative nursing skills while supporting safe outcomes at Unity Health Toronto.