Registered Nurse in Toronto

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 Team UHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Position Summary:

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) Staffing Resource Team is created to respond to unit nursing staffing requirements at UHN based on patient acuity, replacement needs for leaves such as sick or vacation time, and known short-term vacancies when the unit’s internal staff resources are unavailable. Must be flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within Toronto Rehab, providing coverage as required at University site (550 University Ave.) and Lyndhurst site (520 Sutherland Dr.).

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice in the context of an interdisciplinary practice.
• Use current theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients.
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences.
• Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• BScN degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada).
• Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills.
• Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation.
• Able to use computer software such as word, email and web applications or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software.
• Good attendance required.
• Must be proficient in English.

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.).

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.