Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 9,000 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research.
Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides excellence in pediatric, family-centred rehabilitation nursing care. The pediatric rehabilitation RPN skill set is grounded in rehabilitative principles of managing complex medical needs, collaborating with the interprofessional team, partnering with the client and family, providing client/caregiver education, working with the client/family to set goals for maximum independence and establish plans of care in collaboration with the interprofessional team to maintain optimal wellness. The RPN is registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and works to full scope of practice within the current legislative framework.
This position is part of the Specialized Orthopedic and Developmental Rehab team. The successful RPN may additionally provide occasional support on the Brain Injury Rehabilitation (BIRT) and Complex Continuing Care (CCC) inpatient units.

RESEARCH/EDUCATION

• Demonstrates a spirit of inquiry by examining current practice and identifying questions for study
• Utilizes nursing best practice guidelines to deliver care
• Participates in nursing research where applicable and utilizes outcome measurement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Diploma program
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certificate-Basic Rescuer
• Previous experience working with children
• Experience in behaviour management preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload while setting priorities and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated computer skills, Meditech experience preferred