Registered Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions
• Work effectively independently and collaboratively with an inter-professional team
• Contribute to the care planning process and follow designed plans of care
• Provide safe, competent care within Scope of Practice
• Participate in the education and mentorship of RPN students and new staff
• Comply with patient safety responsibilities, hospital plans, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate)
• Recent completion of a health assessment or physical assessment course
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Current medication certificate
• Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations
• Experience with trach care, suctioning, tube feeding, and bowel/bladder management
• Ability to care for patients with severe behavioral dysfunction, cognitive impairment, or physical impairment
• Computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program
• Knowledge of medical asepsis

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education, and patient care, affiliated with the University of Toronto.