Registered Nurse - Specialized Dementia Unit

Registered Nurse - Specialized Dementia Unit

University Health Network (UHN) – Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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. It is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

• Union: ONA
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre
• Department: Specialized Dementia Unit (5 South)
• Reports to: Manager, Program Services
• Work Model: On‑Site
• Wage Range: $40.24 - $57.68 per hour (start rate is non‑negotiable and in accordance with the collective agreement)
• Hours: 0.3 FTE
• Shifts: Days/Nights
• Status: Permanent Part‑Time
• Closing Date: January 15, 2026

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients and families within the context of an inter‑professional practice and primary nursing model.
• Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with dementia and their families.
• Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care of older adults with dementia.
• Participate in inter‑professional team care planning forums, inter‑professional rounds and family conferences.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to students and new staff on the unit related to Geriatric Rehabilitation nursing.
• Participate in professional, program and hospital‑wide initiatives, including professional development of self.
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2‑5 years experience in the care and management of patients with moderate to advanced dementia.
• 2‑5 years experience in care and management of patients with moderate to advanced behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia.
• 3‑5 years experience in care of medically complex geriatric patients.
• Experience in Geriatric Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, or Geriatric Rehabilitation preferred.
• Certification in gerontology preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada) required.
• Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO), OARN (SIG) preferred.
• Excellent conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts and ability to articulate the concepts as they relate to Geriatric Rehabilitation.
• Superior clinical decision‑making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to use theoretical concepts and research findings in practice.
• Ability to teach students within the context of a teaching hospital.
• Proven ability to work independently, and as part of an inter‑professional team.
• Excellent knowledge of standards of rehabilitation nursing practice and applicable health care legislation.
• Ability to identify and meet own learning needs for ongoing professional development.
• Ability to provide substantiated rationale for clinical management of patient care.
• Successful candidate required to work rotational shift.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Good Attendance required.

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. A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

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