UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will support nursing care and participate in an inter-professional care team to create a safe environment for patients. You will provide education to patients and families, contribute to the care planning process, and provide safe and competent care within your scope of practice.
Requirements
- Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required
- Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
- Completion of a health assessment/physical assessment course from an accredited college or university in the past 2 to 3 years (or equivalent) required
- Recent health assessment course required
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required
- Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program) required
- Medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program) preferred
- Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care of neurological patient populations required
- Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management required
- Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation and practice implications required
- Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required
- Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioral dysfunction, including engagement and re-direction, required
- Ability to recognize changes in behavior and follow prescribed behavioral management strategies required
- Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment required
- Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation
- Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate computer training
- Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills.
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- 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.)
