Registered Nurse - Brain Program

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
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre 
Department: Brain Program  - ABI Service - 11South
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: Various hours per week as needed
Shifts: Various shifts as needed
Status: Casual 
Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Position Summary

As a member of the rehabilitation team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/ standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

• Planning, managing, evaluating and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an interdisciplinary practice
• Using theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care including health promotion for ABI rehabilitation patients and families
• Educating patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding ABI rehabilitation; participating in interprofessional team care planning forums, rounds and family conferences; providing leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the units related to rehabilitation
• Participating in professional programs and hospital-wide initiatives, including professional development of self
• Complying with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Recent experience in ABI rehabilitation preferred
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to use behavioral management strategies (Everyday Behavior Tools) preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Ability to demonstrate strong health assessment skills
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to ABI rehabilitation
• Superior clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice
• Demonstrated ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter-professional team
• Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
• Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care
• Computer proficiency required

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.

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