Registered Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and health promotion
• Work collaboratively with an inter-professional team to contribute to care planning
• Provide safe, competent care within the professional scope of practice
• Participate in the education and mentorship of RPN students and new staff
• Ensure compliance with patient safety responsibilities and hospital policies

Requirements

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate)
• Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care for neurological patient populations
• Experience with trach care, suctioning, tube feeding, and bowel/bladder management
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus
• Ability to care for patients with severe behavioural dysfunction, cognitive, and physical impairments
• Strong health assessment skills and ability to monitor clinical status changes
• Current medication certificate
• Computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to transit and UHN shuttle service
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotion
• Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, etc.)

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 in fields such as neurosciences, cardiology, and oncology.