Humber River Health·Toronto, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse will provide direct clinical care to patients within the Surgical Inpatient Unit. Responsibilities include medication administration, wound care, and monitoring patients with specialized pain management equipment.
Position Profile Humber River Health.
Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders.
Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.
At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care.
We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors.
Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen.
As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Right now we are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work with our Surgical Inpatient Unit 11 East & West Employment Status: Temporary Full TimeDuration (if contract): April 2027 - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.Hours of Work: 8 or 12 hour rotating shifts on weekdays, evenings, nights and/or weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.Location: Humber River Health, Wilson SiteLabour Group: NOWUReporting Relationship: Manager, Surgical Inpatient 11 Unit East & WestHourly Rate: $38.893 - $39.458 Position Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for Registered Practical Nurse duties in on the Surgical Inpatient Unit.
Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program. Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current BCLS certification. Experience with patient health teaching. Demonstrated competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, Blood Transfusion, Wound Care Dressing, Medication Administration, etc. Demonstrated knowledge in assessment and management of patients with continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) and patient controlled analgesia (PCA) Minimum 1 year acute surgical experience, preferred. Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset. Knowledge of community resources. Excellent attendance and discipline free record required. An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices. Why choose Humber River Health? At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care. As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially. This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health. Recruitment Fraud Notice: Humber River Health does not request fees or payment from applicants as part of the recruitment process. If you receive suspicious recruitment-related advertising, communication, or content that does not appear to come from Humber River Health, please report it to hr@hrh.ca with any relevant details, screenshots, or links.
Candidates must hold a two-year diploma in Registered Practical Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of one year of acute surgical experience is preferred, along with current BCLS certification.
Market context
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