University Health Network
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RegisteredPracticalNurse-SpinalCordRehabProgram
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“Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Cord Rehab Program at University Health Network. Skills: Spinal Cord Rehab, Patient Care, Inter-professional care. Support nursing care. Participate in inter-professional care team”
Industry & Context.
Clinical status assessment; Clinical status intervention; Behavioral assessment; Behavioral intervention; Cognitive impairment assessment; Physical impairment assessment
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current certificate of competence from College of Nurses of Ontario, Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada), Current medication certificate, Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status, Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe behavioral dysfunction, Ability to recognize changes in behavior, Ability to appropriately care for patients who present with severe cognitive and physical impairment, Computer proficiency
Nice to Have
Diploma preparation as an RPN, Completion of a health assessment/physical assessment course, Recent health assessment course, Medical asepsis, Recent experience in rehabilitation nursing care, Experience providing care to patients who require trach care, suctioning, tube feeding and bowel and bladder management, Familiarity with principles of rehabilitation, Ability to assess and care for patients with multiple medical needs, Demonstrated ability to intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, Willing to pursue appropriate computer training
What You'll Do.
Participate in inter-professional care team
Create a safe environment for patients
Provide education to patients and families
Contribute to the care planning process
Follow a designed plan of care
Participate in education/mentorship of RPN students
Participate in education/mentorship of new staff
Participate in professional initiatives
Participate in program initiatives
Participate in hospital-wide initiatives
Comply with patient safety responsibilities
Commit to patient safety responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Inter-professional team
Communication Scope
Patient education
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 Number of Vacancies: 1 Replacement or New: Replacement Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program Reports to: Manager, Program Services Wage Range: $38.01 - $39.02 per hour. Start rate is non-negotiable. Hours: 7.5 hours per week (0.2 FTE) Shifts: Days/Evenings Status: Permanent Part-Time Closing Date: June 11, 2026 Position Summary As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will support nursing care, participate in inter-professional care team to create a safe environment for patients. 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 staf
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