University Health Network
Healthcare
RegisteredPracticalNurse-DSU
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“Registered Practical Nurse - DSU at University Health Network. Skills: Registered Practical Nurse, Nursing process, Patient care. Provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care. Apply knowledge of nursing process”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve identified patient goals
Industry & Context.
Exercise good judgment; Ability to multi-task
Criminal Record Check may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience, 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, Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist, Acute Care / Surgical experience required
Nice to Have
Recent experience working on a Neurovascular unit preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide compassionate
collaborative and competent care
Apply knowledge of nursing process
Identify and recognize abnormal patient responses
Consult with RN or health care team
Provide aspects of care for complex patients
Ensure practice is consistent with professional standards
Participate in continuing education activities
Perform reflective practice
Modify practice to improve quality of care
Perform cross-functional responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Member of UHN and the multi-disciplinary Team; Consults with the RN or other members of the health care team
Communication Scope
Effective communication 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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