Registered Practical Nurse, Emergency Department

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Emergency Department. You will administer medications, perform procedures, and prioritize care for a wide range of urgent cases, working with an interprofessional team to deliver timely, high-quality care.

The role requires active CNO registration, BCLS, ACLS within 6 months, and at least 2 years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Graduate of a CNO-approved practical nursing program.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• 2 years of acute care clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist with medical procedures.
• Prioritize patients based on severity.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics and other health professionals.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about diagnoses and treatment.
• Document patient information accurately and maintain equipment.
• Participate in ongoing training and simulation-based learning.
• Demonstrate adaptability and quick decision-making in emergencies.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to nursing learners and new staff.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification.

Skills

Excellent clinical assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Practical nursing diploma

CNO registration

Job description

When every second counts, your skills matter. With an opportunity to experience high turnover, fast-paced situations and mixed acuity patients across the lifespan, this is an opportunity to grow your practice while making real-time impact. As a Registered Practical Nurse, Emergency Department at Mount Sinai Hospital, you’ll find strong interprofessional collaboration, meaningful autonomy through medical directives, and regular opportunities to build your confidence through simulation and case-based learning. In our modern, recently redeveloped environment, where every shift strengthens your clinical agility and judgement.

Is this you?

Are you confident navigating varying pace and unpredictability? In this role, that means staying grounded and focused as patients present with urgent needs across the acuity spectrum. You’re quick to adapt, reprioritizing as situations evolve, and staying composed when patient volumes increase or colleagues call on you to assist during a rapid change in patient condition. Your ability to think clearly under pressure helps sustain the team’s momentum and prevent delays in care when every moment matters.

If you are someone who actively seeks to learn from each shift, you’ll value the variety and complexity this department offers. Whether reviewing case outcomes, asking questions during downtime, or participating in simulation-based learning, you view each experience as an opportunity to grow your nursing skills. You reflect on how to refine your approach, adapt your clinical reasoning, and better support patients through complex or unexpected presentations. That commitment to continuous improvement adds depth to your nursing practice and supports a culture of shared learning within our interdisciplinary team.

You bring a professional mindset to every interaction, especially when time is short and decisions matter. In the Emergency Department, that means voicing clinical concerns early, escalating without hesitation, and organizing your tasks based on shifting patient needs. Whether supporting a colleague during a code or briefing a physician mid-shift, you bring clarity to situations where precision and timing are critical. Your ability to communicate clearly with colleagues across roles, supports safe and coordinated responses under pressure.

About The Emergency Department

Mount Sinai Hospital’s recently redeveloped Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre is a leader in specialized emergency care within the areas of geriatric medicine, mental health care, and early pregnancy care. With approximately 61,000 annual visits, we deliver safe, high-quality, emergency care to the critically ill or injured patients we serve within the community.

The 24,000-square-foot space features medical procedure rooms with ceiling-suspended booms to maximize space, assessment rooms for medical and surgical specialties, a resuscitation room, along with airborne-isolation rooms and a negative-pressure zone for infection control. We have dedicated spaces for specialized services within the department such as ophthalmology and dentistry, Medical Imaging (CT scan and X-ray rooms), and a dedicated behavioural suite for our interprofessional Psychiatry Emergency Service team to assess and plan treatment for patients with mental health or addiction concerns. Our EMS entrance on University Ave helps streamline patient arrivals, enabling faster emergency response.

In This Role You Will

• Administer medications and perform or assist with medical procedures such as wound care, intravenous line placement, specialized procedures, reduction & casting, pelvic examinations, and visual acuity device,
• Prioritize patients based on severity
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education on diagnoses and treatment plans
• Document patient information accurately and maintain organized medical equipment
• Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on the latest medical advancements and emergency protocols
• Demonstrate adaptability, quick decision-making, and effective communication in handling emergencies
• Provide supervision and mentorship to nursing learners and new staff
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved practical nursing program
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of acute care clinical experience

Preferred

• Previous experience in the Emergency Department

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families
• Proven ability to make sound professional judgements and practice decisions, and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in interprofessional teams

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your nursing career within emergency care,

Job Type

Full Time

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type

New/Replacement Vacancy

Union

NOW-S