Union: SEIU
Number of vacancies: 1
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: 4C Long-Term Ventilation Program
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Salary: $38.42 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days/evenings
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: July 29, 2026
Position SummaryAs a member of a multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Practical Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
Duties- 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 and families
- 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
- Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Recent related clinical experience preferred
- Effective problem recognition, problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrated commitment to team success
- Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
- Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
- Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
- Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
Additional Information- 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.
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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.
