Registered Practical Nurse

Union: CUPE
Number of Vacancies: 2
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute University Centre and Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Staffing Resource Team
Reports to: Manager Staffing Resource Team
Salary: $37.01 - $38.02 per hour.  Start rate is non-negotiable.
Shifts: Day Evening and/or Night shifts Weekends
Hours: 1.0 FTE 8 hour and 12 hour shifts
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posting Date: May 7 2026
Closing Date: May 14 2026

Position Summary

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) Staffing Office is created to respond to unit nursing staffing requirements at UHN based on: patient acuity; replacement needs for leaves such as sick or vacation time; and known short-term vacancies when the units internal staff resources are unavailable. While a schedule will be posted minimally four (4) weeks ahead as per CUPE Collective agreement the successful candidate is expected to work on any of the Toronto Rehab sites and units as needed on any and all scheduled shifts.

Note the role will require you to work across various units at two of our inpatient sites across Toronto Rehab. Must be flexible and possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently across at minimum two inpatient sites across Toronto Rehab. 

Toronto Rehab Inpatient Sites include:

1. University Centre: 550 University Avue
2. Lyndhurst Centre: 520 Sutherland Drive
3. Bickle Centre: 130 Dunn Ave

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
• 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 preferred
• Current medication certificate (if not included in diploma program)
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Member Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO) preferred
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
• Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills
• 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
• 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.)

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 :

Full-time