Job Specifications
Company 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.
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Job Description
Union: ONA
Replacement or New: Replacement
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: West Park
Department: Long Term Ventilation (4D)
Reports to: Clinical Services Manager
Hours: 0.5 FTE
Wage Range: $40.24 -$57.68 (start rate is non-negotiable and determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Shifts: Days, Evenings
Status: Temporary Part Time (approximately 12 months)
Closing Date: March 5, 2026
Position Summary
The role of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Duties
Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an inter-professional practice and primary nursing model
Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and their families
Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia
Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Geriatric Rehabilitation nursing
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
Diploma in Nursing
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program preferred
Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Ability to perform the essential clinical duties of the job
Ability leading others, including the effective management of challenging interpersonal situations
Effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making and reliable work habits
Commitment to continuing professional development
Demonstrated commitment to team success
Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
Computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
Able to perform multiple admissions assessments in EPR on a daily basis.
Able to work cohesively with the interdisciplinary team in a fast pace environment
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 https://hoopp.com/)
Close 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 UHN's 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 candida
About the Company
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neuroscienc...
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