University Health Network

Registered Nurse - Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit

University Health Network$85K — $122K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
  • Experience in Low Tolerance Long Duration rehabilitation preferred
  • Certification in gerontology or rehab nursing preferred
  • Excellent clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Accept patient assignments as needed
  • Plan and coordinate comprehensive nursing care for patients and families
  • Implement care strategies using theoretical and empirical knowledge
  • Educate patients and families about rehabilitation nursing
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and family conferences
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to students and new staff
  • Engage in professional development and hospital initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including competitive offer
  • Participation in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Close proximity to public transit and UHN shuttle service
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for career development and promotions
  • Various corporate discounts and on-site gyms
Full Job Description
Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - E.W. Bickle Centre
Department: South 4 Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.50
Shifts: Days/Evenings
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: September 3, 2026

Position Summary

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, is Canada's largest adult rehabilitation hospital. Bringing together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites: University Centre (550 University Ave.), Lyndhurst Hospital and Toronto Rehab's Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road) and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave). Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

The Low Tolerance Long Duration (LTLD)/Geri unit is a 48 bed inpatient unit located on South 4 at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. We offer rehabilitation to people who will benefit from therapies at a slower pace and with less intensity. Often, our patients have multiple co-morbidities, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis or heart disease in addition to the injury or illness that led to their hospitalization.

We provide rehabilitation to patients who have a discharge destination. As soon as possible after you arrive, we will work with you and your loved ones to plan your discharge, to help you make a safe and successful transition to the next stage of your rehabilitation in the community.

Duties
  • Will be required to accept a patient assignment as needed
  • Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice.
  • Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients admitted to LTLD/Geri Rehab and their families
  • Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding philosophy of rehab nursing
  • Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
  • Provides leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to LTLD/Geri Rehab
  • Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
  • Demonstrates understanding of, 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
  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
  • Experience in Low Tolerance Long Duration rehabilitation preferred
  • Certification in gerontology or rehab nursing preferred
  • Specialty certification preferred (Canadian Nurses Association)
  • Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
  • Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred
  • Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Rehabilitation Nursing Model of Care
  • Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
  • Demonstrated 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
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue 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 or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
  • Good attendance required
  • Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills


Additional Information

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 https://hoopp.com/)
  • 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.

About University Health Network

University Health Network (UHN) is a healthcare organization that provides patient care, research, and education services. The organization operates several hospitals and clinics in Toronto, Ontario, including Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. UHN offers a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, transplantation, and rehabilitation. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is one of Canada's largest research hospitals. UHN employs over 16,000 people and serves patients from across Canada and around the world.
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