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Effective April 1, 2024, University Health Network (UHN) and West Park Healthcare Centre have come together to form Canada's most comprehensive and specialized rehabilitation and complex continuing care centre. Learn more about our integration, new hospital and building Canada's leading rehabilitation ecosystem here.
The role of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
- Diploma in Nursing
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program preferred
- Current membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation BCLS for registered nurses employed on the Respiratory Rehabilitation and Neurological Rehabilitation nursing units
- Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary or familiarization period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units: 3C (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3D (Amputee Rehabilitation), 2C (Neurological Rehabilitation), 1D (TB Rehabilitation) and 5D (Respiratory Rehabilitation)
- Recent related clinical experience preferred
- Ability to perform the essential clinical duties of the job
- Ability leading others, including the effective management of challenging interpersonal situations
- Effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making and reliable work habits
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrated commitment to team success
- Resilience and effective coping strategies to manage change
- Computer literacy in word processing and Electronic Patient Record
- Working knowledge of the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of practice
- Able to perform multiple admissions assessments in EPR on a daily basis.
- Able to work cohesively with the interdisciplinary team in a fast pace environment
- Experience with EPR/MOEMAR
- Evidence of satisfactory attendance record
- Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the Centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
- Awareness of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors
West Park Healthcare Centre employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the hospital’s COVID-19 Immunization Policy. Accommodations to this requirement under the Ontario Human Rights Code may be available subject to supporting evidence.
At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our brand. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.
Our accessible employment practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. For further assistance please contact the Human Resources Department at recruitment@westpark.org or call (416) 243-3600 extension 4637.
Join our team and help patients reclaim their lives at West Park Healthcare Centre!
