Registered Practical Nurse - Endoscopy - Jobs and employment opportunities in Canada - jobs-ca.com

Union: CUPE TW

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement: Replacement

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy/Motility Unit (4 East)

Reports to: Nurse Manager 

Wage Range: $38.93 - $39.80 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable) 

Hours: Up to 24 hours per week

Shifts: Day shifts, Monday - Friday, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700. 

Status: Permanent Part-Time 

Closing Date: November 12, 2026 
Duties:
Demonstrates strong assessment and observation skills
Applies comprehensive knowledge of Gastrointestinal and Respirology procedures, including sedation practices
Provides effective patient education using excellent communication skills
Adheres to infection prevention and control best practices
Maintains proficiency in electronic health records systems (e.g., Epic)
Collaborates effectively with interprofessional teams while working independently when required
Delivers safe and competent pre- and post-procedural care within the RPN Scope of Practice
Provides procedural support within endoscopy procedural cases requiring 2 nurses, including room preparation and turnover
Assists interprofessional team by circulating between rooms to assist with supplies and device operations
Recognizes and responds appropriately to procedural complications
Participates actively in professional, program, and hospital-wide initiatives
Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by adhering to hospital plans, policies, procedures, and safety responsibilities
Pursues lifelong professional learning through ongoing education and development activities to meet patient care needs and uphold professional standards

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Certificate) and member in good standing, required
Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing preferred
Operating room circulating nurse experience preferred
Ambulatory day surgery experience and surgical admission experience preferred
Coronary Care I certification preferred
Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification 
Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts.
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and monitor clinical status and intervene appropriately with changes in clinical status, required
Well developed clinical decision -making skills that reflect patient centeredness, problem solving and critical thinking
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job – standing for long periods of time and ability to wear lead apron
Ability to work under pressure

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.