Registered Nurse Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit

Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute E.W. Bickle Centre
Department: South 4 Progressive and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Salary Range: $39.07 - 56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 1 FTE
Shifts: Days/Evenings
Status: Temporary Full Time (Approximately 6 months)
Closing Date: October 23 2025

Position Summary

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care is Canadas largest adult rehabilitation hospital. Bringing together innovative patient care groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites: University Centre (550 University Ave.) Lyndhurst Hospital and Toronto Rehabs Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road) and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave). Find out about our purpose values and principles here.

The Low Tolerance Long Duration (LTLD)/Geri unit is a 48 bed inpatient unit located on South 4 at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. We offer rehabilitation to people who will benefit from therapies at a slower pace and with less intensity. Often our patients have multiple co-morbidities such as diabetes multiple sclerosis or heart disease in addition to the injury or illness that led to their hospitalization.

We provide rehabilitation to patients who have a discharge destination. As soon as possible after you arrive we will work with you and your loved ones to plan your discharge to help you make a safe and successful transition to the next stage of your rehabilitation in the community.

Duties

• Will be required to accept a patient assignment as needed
• Plan manage evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice.
• Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients admitted to LTLD/Geri Rehab and their families
• Education of patients family referring facilities and other community providers regarding philosophy of rehab nursing
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provides leadership supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to LTLD/Geri Rehab
• Participate in professional program and hospital-wide initiatives including professional development of self
• Demonstrates understanding of 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
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience in Low Tolerance Long Duration rehabilitation preferred
• Certification in gerontology or rehab nursing preferred
• Specialty certification preferred (Canadian Nurses Association)
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Member Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) OARN (SIG) preferred
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Rehabilitation Nursing Model of Care
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
• Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an inter-professional team
• Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
• Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
• Successful candidate is required to work rotational shift
• Computer proficiency required or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
• Good attendance required
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills

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 :

Contract