University Health Network

Registered Practical Nurse - Complex Continuing Care and Dialysis

University Health Network • $79K — $81K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Diploma as an RPN from a recognized nursing education program preferred
  • Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)
  • Medical asepsis knowledge preferred (if not included in diploma program)
  • Experience in Complex Continuing Care setting preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient and family education about health promotion and care interventions
  • Work both independently and collaboratively with the inter-professional team
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans
  • Deliver safe and competent nursing care within the defined scope of practice
  • Mentor and educate RPN students and new staff
  • Participate in departmental and hospital-wide initiatives
  • Commit to patient safety and adhere to hospital policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Temporary full-time position (6 months) offering diverse clinical experience
  • Work in an interprofessional team within a supportive healthcare environment
  • Opportunity for professional development through education and mentorship
  • Contribution to patient safety initiatives and quality care improvements
  • Engagement in a meaningful work setting with complex patient cases
Full Job Description
Union: CUPE
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: E.W. Bickle Centre - Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Complex Continuing Care and Dialysis, South 3
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days/Nights
Status: Temporary Full Time (6 months)
Closing Date: October 1, 2026

Position Summary

South 3 is a 34-bed General Medicine & Hemodialysis Complex Continuing Care (CCC) inpatient unit at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. The Interprofessional team provides a broad range of care and 24/7 support to individuals who are unable to live independently as a result of chronic and complex health issues or traumatic injuries.

South 3 has 12 Hemodialysis beds for CCC qualified patients who require Hemodialysis to manage their Chronic Kidney Disease. The patients travel 3 times a week to the Hemodialysis Unit located at 550 University Avenue to receive Hemodialysis. The Hemodialysis unit is operated by the UHN nephrology service.

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


Qualifications
  • Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
  • Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)
  • Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program)
  • Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred
  • Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
  • Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred
  • Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts
  • Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
  • Good attendance required
  • Must be proficient in English


Additional Information

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.

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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