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.

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Job Description

Union: NOWU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Harold and Shirley Lederman Palliative Care Centre 16P
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: Days/Nights/Weekends - 12-hour shift
Wage Range: $36.36 - $37.97 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)
Shifts: 12-hour - Days/Nights/Weekends Rotation
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Position Summary

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

The Harold and Shirley Lederman Palliative Care Centre ("16P") is a 12-bed acute palliative care unit located on the 16th floor of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The unit provides specialized care for patients with advanced cancer requiring expert pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, and support with complex emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. As a short-stay acute palliative care unit, patients are typically discharged home with community supports or transferred to external palliative care units or hospices once their symptoms have stabilized. Care is delivered through a highly collaborative interprofessional team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, social workers, spiritual care professionals, music therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.

While this position is posted as a 12-hour days/nights/weekends rotation, Registered Practical Nurses may primarily be scheduled for 12-hour day shifts, as part of the phased implementation of the RN–RPN collaborative care model.

Duties

• Applying nursing knowledge, clinical judgment and critical thinking within the Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent patient-centred care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at UHN.
• Providing care for patients with advanced cancer and complex palliative care needs as part of a collaborative nursing and interprofessional team, recognizing changes in patient status and communicating and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and UHN policies and procedures.
• Demonstrating commitment to lifelong professional 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 by 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 a 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.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a nursing and interprofessional team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Commitment to person-centred care and ongoing professional learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications and electronic health records.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Previous experience in palliative care, oncology, or acute care is considered an asset. Candidates with a demonstrated interest in palliative care and caring for patients with advanced cancer are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.