Registered Practical Nurse

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. 

www.uhn.ca 

Job Description

Union: CUPE TW
Number of Vacancies: 4
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital  
Department: Emergency Department/Senior Emergency Medicine Centre (SEMC)
Reports to: Nurse Manager  
Hours: 37.50 Weekly
Wage range: $38.17 - $39.02  per hour (start rate non-negotiable)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Shifts: Traditional Days 0730-1930, Nights 1930-0730, every other weekend, Holidays
Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Position Summary

As a member of the UHN and the Nursing Multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

As a member of the Toronto Western Emergency Department & Seniors Emergency Medicine Centre (SEMC), the REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE will be assigned to work in all areas of the Emergency Department including SEMC in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN. The RPN will provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession

The 50-bed Emergency Department at TWH is a highly acute and challenging setting for nursing practice. The ED has designated areas for fastrack, subacute and acute care to accommodate up to 50 patients with additional 15 beds for the Senior Emergency Medicine Centre (SEMC) which is opening November 2026. For a total of 65 beds in the Emergency Department/SEMC. The SEMC aims to provide specialized senior care for adults 65 years and older. Due to the diverse nature of patients seen, nurses use a wide variety of clinical skills including critical thinking. Direct links with other EMS personnel as well as hospital and community services promotes and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork.

Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge and critical thinking in the application of the process, as it relates to scope of practice, to organize and deliver exemplary patient care.
• Provides specialized senior care for adults 65 years and older
• Outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses and consults and collaborates with the Registered Nurse or other members of the health care team appropriately, and when necessary, safely transfers care to the RN when necessary
• Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the Registered Nurse directing the patient´s care
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• 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
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