Registered Nurse - D6 Surgical Oncology - Temporary Full-Time - 2026-18587

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's D6 Unit seeks registered nurses to provide total care for a group of patients in a primary nursing model. You will collaborate with the interprofessional team and support discharge planning while upholding person-centred care aligned with Sunnybrook's values.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional development, with opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives within a 36-bed surgical oncology unit.

Qualifications

• Current Ontario Registration
• Current B.C.L.S. Certificate
• B.ScN. preferred
• Nursing Oncology certification preferred
• Proven experience in a primary nursing setting
• ENT, Urology, Oncology experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a person-focused, interprofessional team
• Desire for ongoing professional development
• Commitment to Oncology certification

Responsibilities

• Total care of a group of patients within a primary nursing model
• Support discharge planning in collaboration with the interprofessional team
• Contribute to person-centred care and Sunnybrook's mission and values

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in interprofessional团队

Commitment to professional development

Oncology nursing interest

Education

B.ScN. preferred

Nursing Oncology certification preferred

Job description

D6 Unit Profile

D6 a 36-bed unit is an integral part of the Odette Cancer Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The main focus of the unit is caring for surgical oncology patients. Patients include Colorectal, Hepatopancreatobiliary, ENT/Head & Neck, Urology, and General Surgery.

Staff nurses are supported in their professional growth and development to acquire the skills and knowledge to care the patients. The unit environment fosters ongoing growth and leadership development whereby nurses are mentored in their pursuit of professional advancement. For example, staff are supported in their role as team leaders, council chairs, preceptors, and committee members. Quality improvement (QI) is one of the strengths of the unit. Nurses work collaboratively with the interprofessional team on projects to enhance patient care. They are coached to present QI projects locally, nationally, and internationally.

Summary of Duties

RNs on the Unit work in an environment that fosters ongoing learning for staff and students with a commitment to preceptorship. The RN is responsible for the total care of a group of patients within a primary nursing care delivery model. The RN supports the philosophy of person-centred care and principles and the mission and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RN works closely with the members of the interprofessional team to provide care including discharge planning.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Ontario Registration

• Current B.C.L.S. Certificate

• B.ScN. preferred

• Nursing Oncology certification preferred

• Proven experience in a primary nursing setting required

• ENT, Urology, Oncology experience is preferred

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a person-focused care environment within an interprofessional team, including students

• Demonstrated interest in personal professional development

• Commitment to acquiring nursing Oncology certification

• Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care approaches and principles