Registered Practical Nurse - St Johns Rehab Restorative Transition Unit - Regular Full-Time - 2026-19089
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Summary of Duties
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) establishes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families to attain or maintain optimal functioning by promoting health and/or treating health conditions through supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means. The RPN provides excellent patient and family-centered nursing care to patients with complex health needs and more predictable outcomes in a culturally sensitive manner. The RPN also works collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care for patients with complex health issues and with less predictable outcomes. The RPN is an autonomous professional who works independently and interdependently as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Qualifications/Skills
- Current registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice
- Diploma in RPN required
- Recent successful completion of a Physical Assessment course or a commitment to complete it within 6 months of hire
- Recent successful completion of a Medication Administration course or a commitment to complete it within 6 months of hire
- Current BCLS is required and commitment to on-going renewal
- Membership in RPNAO preferred
- Previous experience working with patients that require a slower-paced restorative rehab program to maximize their abilities after surgery, illness, or injury.
- Demonstrated professional judgment and interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, their families, other health care team members and the community
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to organize patient care demands and to set priorities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with RNs, RPNs, physicians and other members of the health care team.
- Effective verbal / written communication skills.
- Committed to ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Practical Nurse at Sunnybrook will provide hands-on, compassionate care to patients recovering from surgery, illness or injury. The role also means working closely with Registered Nurses and the wider health care team to plan and deliver each patient's care.
Requirements
Sunnybrook needs candidates with current CNO registration, an RPN diploma, and current BCLS. Candidates should have experience in restorative rehab, strong communication skills, and a commitment to person-centered care.
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Physical assessment
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Restorative rehabilitation
- Person-centered care
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family communication
- Priority setting
- Professional judgment
- Documentation
- Culturally sensitive care
- Professional development
Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- RPN
- nursing
- restorative rehab
- rehabilitation
- transitional care
- patient care
- CNO registration
- BCLS
- RPNAO
- physical assessment
- medication administration
- person-centered care
- interdisciplinary team
- Sunnybrook
- healthcare
- hospital
- Ontario
Licences and certifications
- BCLS
- Physical Assessment course
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Practical Nursing