UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 1 publicly funded hospital, with 10 sites and over 44,000 TeamUHN members. It includes 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 leading research hospital, UHN specializes in biomedical research and complex patient cases, making it a global leader in discovery, education, and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, focusing on neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. It is affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World, driven by the talented and dedicated people who work here.
Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 2
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute -- E.W. Bickle Centre
Department: South 4, PCU/GERI REHAB
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Salary Range: $39.07 - 56.00 per hour (start rate non-negotiable, per collective agreement)
Hours: Varies
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights
Status: Casual
Closing Date: May 1, 2025
Position Summary
The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Canada's largest adult rehabilitation hospital, integrates innovative patient care, research, and education to help individuals recover from injuries, illnesses, or age-related conditions. It operates across four sites, including University Centre, Lyndhurst Hospital, Toronto Rehab's Cardiac and Stroke Centre, and the Bickle Centre. The LTLD/Geri unit is a 48-bed inpatient unit providing rehabilitation for patients with multiple co-morbidities. Our goal is to facilitate safe and effective transitions to the community through collaborative discharge planning.
Duties
- Accept patient assignments as needed
- Plan, manage, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive nursing care within an interdisciplinary team
- Utilize theoretical and empirical knowledge to plan and implement patient care
- Educate patients, families, and community providers about rehab nursing
- Participate in team care planning, rounds, and family conferences
- Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to students and new staff
- Engage in professional development and hospital initiatives
- Ensure compliance with patient safety policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience in Low Tolerance Long Duration rehab preferred
- Certification in gerontology or rehab nursing preferred
- Specialty certification (Canadian Nurses Association) preferred
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) certification required
- Membership in RNAO or OARN (SIG) preferred
- Strong understanding of nursing concepts and rehab care models
- Excellent clinical decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Knowledge of rehab nursing standards and healthcare legislation
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Ability to provide clinical rationale for patient care
- Willingness to work rotational shifts
- Proficiency in computer skills or willingness to learn
- Strong health assessment skills
Additional Information
UHN offers competitive benefits, including pension plans, transit access, flexible work, development opportunities, and various discounts. All applications must be submitted before the closing date. Communication will be via email, and a Criminal Record Check may be required. UHN is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations upon request. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
