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Registered Practical Nurse - Veterans Centre LDMH - Temporary Full-Time 2026-19210
@ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is hiring a temporary full-time Registered Practical Nurse for the Veterans Centre LDMH cognitive support unit. The role provides total nursing care, including socializing residents with behavioural challenges related to dementia, within a multidisciplinary team. Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses and current BCLS are required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide total nursing care to residents within scope of practice
- Socialize residents with behavioural challenges in a cognitive support unit
- Apply patient-focused care philosophy
- Work with the multidisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Current Ontario College of Nurses registration
- Current BCLS
- Experience in long-term care and cognitive support
- Experience with dementia residents
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Non-violent crisis intervention course preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario College of Nurses registration |
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 469 |
Summary of Duties
RPNs are responsible for the total care of within their scope of practice, including socialization of behaviourally challenged dementia residents in a highly specialized cognitive support unit. The RPN supports the philosophy of Patient-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications/Skills
Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration
Current B.C.L.S
Experience in Long Term Care required
Patient and Family focused care philosophy required
Cognitive support experience required
Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred
Ability to work effectively and therapeutically in a setting with residents with senile Dementia Alzheimer’s Type
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with primary nursing an asset
Strong assessment skills
Ability to work effectively as a team player
Computer and keyboarding skills
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