Registered Practical Nurse - Spinal Neurosurgery

Union:  CUPE TW
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department:  5A Spinal/Neurosurgery
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: up to 24 hours per week
Wage Range: $37.33 - $38.16 (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Stat Holidays/ 07:30-19:30 / 19:30-07:30
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: December 18, 2025
 
Position Summary

As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the Registered Practical Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Located at the heart of downtown Toronto, The Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital is home to one of the world’s largest neurosurgical program consisting of world leading spinal, neurosurgical teams and the most comprehensive multidisciplinary teams working hand-in-hand to prevent and confront problems of the brain and spine.  As part of the Krembil Brain Institute, the spinal unit is a University Health Network Centre of Excellence.  The University Health Network (UHN) is looking for highly motivated professionals to fill the key role of a Registered Nurse in our Spine/Neurosurgery Department.  We hire and train newly graduated nurses. 

Our 28-bed unit is a specialized spine unit within the Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) and one of a few in the country. Our patients range from those having neurosurgical spine, orthopedic spine and procedures to those experiencing emergent infectious, oncological, and traumatic processes with potentially devastating consequences. We also care for patients with other neurological/neurosurgical indications. Common diagnoses we encounter include spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spinal cord injuries, spinal tumors and abscesses, neurological disorders, and chronic pain disorders.

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• 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.

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required
• Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within a interdisciplinary patient care team
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills
• BScN degree preferred
• Neurosurgery & Spinal experience preferred

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 candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.