Registered Practical Nurse - Transitional Care Program

Union: SEIU Service
Number of vacancies: 3
New or Replacement Role: Replacement
Site: UHN Reactivation Care Centre – 82 Buttonwood York, ON M6M 2J5
Department: Transitional Care Program
Reports to:  Manager, Program Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $38.42 - $39.02 per hour (Start rate non-negotiable)
Shifts: 0715-1915, 1915-0715 - Rotating Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: February 12, 2026

Position Summary

As a member of a 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.

Duties

• Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice in the context of an interdisciplinary practice.
• Use current theoretical and research knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients and families
• Participate in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conferences
• Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff on the unit
• 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

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Diploma in Practical Nursing
• Recent related clinical experience preferred
• Effective problem recognition, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to team success
• Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
• Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
• Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality

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.