Registered Practical Nurse, Transitional Care - UHN, Toronto

Position Summary

North 3 is a 48-bed inpatient Transitional Care Unit at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. This unit at University Health Network (UHN) provides a broad range of care and 24/7 support to individuals who are unable to live independently as a result of chronic and complex health issues or traumatic injuries. An interprofessional team helps patients manage their complex medical conditions and health issues to improve their overall well-being and restore their maximum level of independence. For many of our patients, this is a long process, taking months or years before they can move to the next part of their lives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred.
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program).
• Medical asepsis preferred (if not included in diploma program).
• Experience in Complex Continuing Care preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada).
• Member, Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), preferred.
• Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.
• Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital.
• Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation.
• Able to use computer software such as word, email and web applications or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development.
• Good attendance required.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills.

What's On Offer at UHN

Joining University Health Network means working alongside talented healthcare professionals and accessing a wide range of benefits, programs, and perks designed to support your career at UHN. These comprehensive offerings are a key differentiating factor, providing value where it matters most to you.

• 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.).