Medical and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation provides an environment where complex medical needs and active mobility goals come together in a way that keeps skills growing every shift. As a Registered Practical Nurse on this unit, you’ll work closely with patients facing diverse medical and orthopaedic challenges, applying tailored approaches to pain management, mobility, and long-term rehabilitation. Your expertise will be central to bridging hospital care with successful community transitions, supported by a strong interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. The progress patients make here is shaped by your ability to support safe mobility, readiness for physiotherapy and the day-to-day routines that move rehabilitation forward.

Is this you?
You are adaptable, always ready to adjust your approach to meet the dynamic needs of your patients. From conducting thorough admission assessments to collaborating with the care team on the best strategies for recovery, you know that flexibility is key. Whether its updating care plans based on the patient’s progress or addressing new challenges as they arise, you prioritize individualized care and smooth transitions. Your ability to quickly assess and respond to changing circumstances ensures both patient safety and continued recovery, while working closely with patients and families every step of the way.

Effective communication supports patients who may be processing pain, post-operative limitations, or uncertainty as they work toward their mobility goals. Listening closely to shifting concerns, whether related to discomfort, motivation, or changes in confidence, helps you adapt routines in ways that keep patients engaged and safe. Responding with patience and clarity reduces confusion and minimizes the stress that often accompanies rehabilitation. When tension or disagreement arises, a steady approach to conflict resolution helps maintain trust and allows care to move forward productively.

Early-career RPNs will recognize similarities in patient needs typically seen in General Medicine, while gaining added exposure to rehabilitation and orthopaedic cases that broaden practical skills. Exposure to mobility-focused care, orthopaedic recovery, and symptom management gives you a balanced mix of technical and interpersonal practice. Here you’ll have an opportunity to gain experience in wound care management and intravenous therapy. The collaborative team approach ensures you’re supported as you develop these critical skills, contributing to better patient outcomes and your professional growth.


About Medical and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (8S)
Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital’s Medical and Orthopaedic Rehab team (8 South) is built on a foundation of collaboration, where every member contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care. We’re proud of our culture of shared responsibility, where each individual brings their unique expertise to the table. As a 32-bed unit with one flex bed, we care for patients transitioning from acute care with a wide range of medical and orthopaedic diagnoses. As we prioritize patient and family involvement, we continuously develop care plans tailored to the specific needs of those we serve, with a focus on reactivation, mobility, and activities of daily living. We value the constant learning process. Here, new team members are supported every step of the way, encouraged to ask questions and grow.


In this role you will:

• Practice independently and accountably within the RPN scope of practice, adhering to CNO standards and Sinai Health policies
• Identify changing patient needs to initiate timely consultation and collaboration with Registered Nurses and the wider interprofessional team
• Monitor and document the progress of clinical care plans and outcomes, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize treatment goals and patient safety
• Participate in the mentoring of learners, peers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• Provide health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies
• Assess spiritual, cultural and psychosocial needs of patients
• Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, and evaluations
• Collaborate with the patient, significant others and multidisciplinary team in the provision of care
• Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, evaluations, discharge and transition planning
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program 
• Currently registered as an RPN and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and clinical documentation
• Previous medical and/or surgical clinical experience

• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to build therapeutic relationships and provide patient-focused care
• Effective time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong collaboration skills to build professional relationships and support integration with health care team
• Computer proficiency and/or basic to intermediate Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) skills
• Communication skills including active listening, conflict resolution and relational practice
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your nursing career within medical and orthopaedic rehabilitation, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.


Rotation: Evening

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca.