Job DescriptionCUPE 5180Requisition Number: 8838
Position: Registered Practical Nurse
Status: Full-Time
Number of Vacancies: 10
Department: UHN RCC, Rehab, Transitional Services & CCC Program-2East
Role Level: CUPE 09 $37.35- $39.80
Site: THP-UHN RCC 82 Buttonwood Ave Toronto, M6M 2J5
Work Model: On-Site
Hours of Work/Shift: 12 Hours; days and nights
Posted: November 12, 2026
Internal Deadline: November 19, 2026
Department/Unit Summary:2East is a 30-bed stroke and neuro rehab unit with a full complement of interprofessional team members. It is one of three rehab units located at 82 Buttonwood Ave, a satellite site of Trillium Health Partners.
We are a skilled group of rehabilitation healthcare professionals who strive for excellence in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Our goal-focused therapy guides our patients in their journey to independence and reintegration into community. Our team works diligently towards improving the physical, cognitive and communication problems caused by an injury or illness. We work with our patients to improve their quality of life and support their desire to return to meaningful activities. Our patient's success is optimized by self-motivation, active participation and family support.
Key Qualifications: - Graduate of a recognized School of Nursing
- Current certification or eligibility for certification of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse is required
- Current BCLS required
- FIM certification or willingness to complete certification within 6 months of hire
- Recent experience with inpatient medical population required
- Recent experience with inpatient rehab population and complex care needs population required
- Recent knowledge of the philosophy and concepts of geriatric rehabilitative nursing practice
- Demonstrates ability to provide patients and families with educational resources
- Demonstrates patient and family-centered care
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to establish a therapeutic relationship
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Satisfactory attendance and performance required
Position Summary: - As an active member of an interdisciplinary stroke team the candidate will be responsible for the delivery of client-centered nursing services for assigned patients.
- Provides nursing assessment, care plan development, goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address medical cognitive, emotional and self-care needs within scope of practice.
- Contributes to the development of a realistic discharge plan.
- The ability to perform as a coach/mentor/consultant and to use sound critical thinking skills is key to achieving patient outcomes.
- Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation.
- Contributes to the team through unit and/or program activities extending beyond direct patient care to build a positive team culture, advance quality, practice and patient safety.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 
