Registered Practical Nurse Complex Continuing CareDialysis

Union: CUPE
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: E.W. Bickle Centre - Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Complex Continuing Care/Dialysis South 3
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range:$37.17 - $38.16 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 0.45 FTE
Shifts: Days/Evenings
Status: Permanent Part Time
Closing Date: November 13 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.

South 3 is a 34-bed general medicine & Hemodialysis Complex Continuing Care (CCC) inpatient unit at the E.W. Bickle Centre on Dunn Ave. The Interprofessional team 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.

South 3 has 12 Hemodialysis beds for CCC qualified patients who require Hemodialysis to manage their Chronic Kidney Disease. The patients travel 3 times a week to the Hemodialysis Unit located at 550 University Avenue to receive Hemodialysis. The Hemodialysis unit is operated by the UHN nephrology service.

Duties

• Provide education to patients and families regarding relevant deficits and related health promotion interventions
• Works effectively independently as well as collaboratively with inter-professional team
• Contributes to the care planning process and follows a designed plan of care
• Provides safe competent care within Scope of Practice
• Actively participates in education/mentorship of RPN students and new staff
• Actively participates in professional program and hospital-wide initiatives
• 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 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

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.

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