Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading academic hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Oncology Unit, where you will provide specialized care to cancer patients. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on post-surgical interventions while developing your skills in a supportive team. You will play a crucial role in guiding patients through their recovery journey, ensuring they receive the highest level of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and eager to advance your nursing career, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current CNO registration required.
• 1 year recent adult medical surgical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct head-to-toe assessments and focused assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor patient conditions.
• Provide patient and family-centered education.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Ostomy Care

TPN Management

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Specialty Certificate in Oncology

Tools

IV Therapy Equipment

Patient Monitoring Systems

Job description

Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology - (12577)

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Job Type

Regular Part Time

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Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Surgery/Oncology, Surgical Oncology (14 North)

Employee Group

ONA

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

Extended hours and rotating shifts

Salary Scale

Job Description

Are you a Registered Nurse eager to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Mount Sinai Hospital's Surgical Oncology Unit offers a rewarding opportunity to join our team at the forefront of cancer care. Become part of a leading academic hospital environment where you will provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing post-surgical interventions for various types of cancer.

Is this you?

You are a highly motivated and empathetic individual drawn to the complexities of surgical oncology nursing. You find deep satisfaction in guiding patients and their families through their post-surgical journeys, providing expert clinical care and unwavering emotional support during challenging times. Your ability to establish trusting relationships with patients, understand their unique needs, and advocate for their well-being sets you apart.

You are eager to learn and develop new skills. The field of surgical oncology is constantly evolving. As new treatments and technologies emerge regularly, nurses in this specialty have the opportunity to stay at the forefront of medical advancements and continuously enhance their skills, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain exposure to various surgical interventions and treatments.

About this team

We are a 26-bed surgical oncology unit providing post-operative care to patients who have undergone GI, breast, or urology surgery. Admissions to our unit come via our Emergency Department, ICU, and PACU teams. Typical patient ratios for nurses on our team are 4:1 on days and 6:1 on nights. The patient population is predominantly surgical oncology (including retroperitoneal, pelvic, visceral, sarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer), although we also see patients from general surgery, palliative care, and inflammatory bowel disease.

In this role you will:

• Conduct head-to-toe assessments and focused assessments according to patient needs
• Receive complex post-op patients
• Administer medications
• Maintain peripheral and central lines
• Monitor drains, stomas and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Provide patient and family-centred education
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
  

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s degree in nursing program, or equivalent combined education and experience

Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program. Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered
• Specialty certificate in oncology
• 1 year recent adult medical surgical nursing experience with advanced skills in ostomy care, TPN and chest tubes

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent teaching skills experience that incorporates adult learning principles
• Sound knowledge base in:
  • Pain (PCA, epidural, CADD) and symptom management
  • Skin and wound care, ostomy care and chest tube care
  • IV therapy
  • TPN

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within nursing, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

2/28/2025

Posting Deadline

5/30/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

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 [e-mail] .