Registered Practical Nurse Specialized Dementia Unit
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Union: CUPE
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre
Department: 5 South Specialized Dementia Unit
Reports to: Manager Program Services
Wage Range: $37.17 - 38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 0.45 FTE
Shifts: Days/Evenings
Status: Permanent Part-time
Closing Date: October 16 2025
Job Summary
The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is looking for an Registered Practical Nurse to work in the Specialized Dementia Unit that is part of the Multi-System MSK & Geriatric Rehabilitation Program at Toronto Rehab. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) has expertise in a specialty demonstrating knowledge and skill to effectively provide care to patients living with moderate to advanced dementia and appropriately manage the associated moderate to advanced behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and promote quality of life.
Duties
- 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
Qualifications :
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing
- Current medication certificate and medical asepsis (if not included in diploma program)
- 2-5 years experience in the care and management of patients with moderate to advanced dementia
- 2-5 years experience in care and management of patients with moderate to advanced behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia
- 3- 5 years experience in care of medically complex geriatric patients
- Experience in Geriatric Psychiatry Geriatric Medicine or Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred
- Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
- Member Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO) preferred
- Completion of Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA) training 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
- Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs to pursue ongoing professional development
- Computer proficiency required
- Good attendance required
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.)
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.
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 :
Part-time
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University Health Network, where above all else the needs of patients come first, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, t ... View more
