University Health Network
Healthcare
RegisteredPracticalNurse-DSU
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“Registered Practical Nurse - DSU at University Health Network. Skills: Compassionate, collaborative and competent care, Practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, Meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.; Improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
Industry & Context.
Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
Criminal Record Check may be required.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse., Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification., Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario., Acute Care / Surgical experience required.
Nice to Have
Recent experience working on a Neurovascular unit preferred.
What You'll Do.
Practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards
the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate
collaborative and competent care
while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
Applying knowledge of nursing process
as it relates to scope of practice
to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex
outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.
Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team.
Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care.
Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities
as assigned and/or requested.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Consults with the RN or other members of the health care team.; Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care.
Communication Scope
Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills.
Full Job Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Union: CUPE TW New or Replacement Position: Replacement Number of Vacancies: 2 Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: Day Surgery Unit (DSU) Reports to: Clinical Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Wage range: $38.17 - $39.02 per hour (Start rate non-negotiable) Status: Permanent Full-Time Shifts: Days 0600-1400, 0630-1430, 0730-1530, 0900-1700, 1000-1800, 1100-1900, 1300-2100 Closing Date: May 28, 2026 Position Summary As a member of UHN and the multi-disciplinary Team, the REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Duties * Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictab
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