Registered Practical Nurse - Integrated Stroke Unit (2025)

Reporting to the Integrated Stroke Unit Manager, the successful Registered Practical Nurse candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary person centered care environment. You will provide acute and rehabilitative care for patients following an acute stroke. Requirements:

Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing

Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level and evidence of continued education

Demonstrated ability to carry out relevant clinical Best Practices, Knowledge integration, and skills within the management of complex stroke cases that bridge the full continuum of care

Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations

Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the provision of effective clinical consultation and care for the complex frail elderly

Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community

Facilitates application of relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to lead the management of care

Ability to work well independently, exercise sound judgement, proven analytical thinking and proactive problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to perform the essential duties of the position

Demonstrated ability to work well collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation

Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards

Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community

Strong work ethic and commitment is required

demonstrated high standards of work outputs

Highly punctual

Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Asset:

Graduate of an RPN diploma program

CNA Rehabilitation nursing

Neuroscience/Stroke Care Courses

Health Assessment Course or equivalent experience

Current experience in acute adult medicine and rehabilitation

Current experience in Stroke/Neuroscience Nursing

Accommodation and Diversity Statement: Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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