Registered Practical Nurse Endoscopy

Union: SEIU
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Endoscopy 
Reports to:Nurse Manager 
Wage Range:$37.33 - $38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements) 
Hours:15-22.5 Hours per Week 
Shifts:Days
Status:TemporaryPart-Time (End Date  March 31 2026)
Closing Date: September 3 2026 

Duties:

• Demonstrates strong assessment and observation skills
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Gastrointestinal and Respirology procedures including sedation practices
• Provides effective patient education using excellent communication skills
• Adheres to infection prevention and control best practices
• Maintains proficiency in electronic health records systems (e.g. Epic)
• Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams while working independently when required
• Delivers safe and competent pre- and post-procedural care within the RPN Scope of Practice
• Provides procedural support within endoscopy procedural cases requiring 2 nurses including room preparation and turnover
• Assists interprofessional team by circulating between rooms to assist with supplies and device operations
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to procedural complications
• Participates actively in professional program and hospital-wide initiatives
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by adhering to hospital plans policies procedures and safety responsibilities
• Pursues lifelong professional learning through ongoing education and development activities to meet patient care needs and uphold professional standards

Qualifications :

• 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
• Operating room circulating nurse experience preferred
• Ambulatory day surgery experience and surgical admission experience preferred
• Coronary Care I certification preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification 
• Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to identify assess and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status required
• Well developed clinical decision -making skills that reflect patient centeredness problem solving and critical thinking
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job standing for long periods of time and ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work under pressure

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract