Registered Practical Nurse - Stroke Unit

Original job posting

The Registered Practical Nurse provides quality, patient-focused nursing care to patients in the Stroke Unit, including assessment, planning, and implementation of care. They work within an interprofessional team to ensure patient safety, respond to emergency situations, and provide health teaching to patients and families.

Job details

Company Description One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today! Job Description The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in the Stroke Unit. As part of the interprofessional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act. Accountabilities: Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community Qualifications Recent neurology experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years in acute medicine required Successful completion of hemisphere stroke competencies series mandatory within six months National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certificate required within 30 days of hire Recent experience working with the geriatric patient preferred Recent experience in care of patient with TPN, NG tubes, chest tubes, wound care, enteral feeds, IV therapy, blood collection and solation preferred Must demonstrate Osler Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration Core competencies: Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession BCLS required Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005 Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions Excellent physical assessment skills required Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record Additional Information Hours: Currently Days/Nights, 8/12 hours, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements) SALARY: Minimum: $36.81 per hour Maximum: $39.80 per hour Internal application deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026 Applications are still open for external applicants. #LI-VS1 #PT Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. Program: STROKE IN-PT/OUT PT Site: Brampton Civic Hospital Departments: N. Stroke Unit - 0971.210610001 Job Category: Neurology Length of Contract: 6 months Contract Type: Temporary Union Group: CUPE Schedule: Days/Nights 8/12 hours Employment Type: Part Time

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse provides quality, patient-focused nursing care to patients in the Stroke Unit, including assessment, planning, and implementation of care. They work within an interprofessional team to ensure patient safety, respond to emergency situations, and provide health teaching to patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must have recent neurology experience within the last five years, including at least two years in acute medicine. A current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCLS certification are mandatory, along with specific stroke-related competencies.

Listed skills

• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing process
• Patient assessment
• Neurology
• Acute medicine
• Infection control
• Emergency response
• Wound care
• IV therapy
• Blood collection
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Conflict resolution
• Patient teaching
• Leadership
• Clinical practice
• Medication administration
• Continuous Development
• Accountability
• Compassion
• Planning
• Patient-Centered Care
• Acute Medicine
• Nursing Process
• Teaching
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Blood Donation Drives
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Clinical Practices
• Conflict Resolution
• Consulting
• Critical Thinking
• Disabilities
• Emergency Departments
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Family Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Health Assessment
• Patient Safety
• Intravenous Therapy
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Infection Control
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care
• Nursing Practices
• Nursing
• Chest Tubes

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses