Registered Practical Nurse, General Internal Medicine and Cardiology

Sinai-Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to support General Internal Medicine and Cardiology patients, managing acute and complex medical conditions and caring for patients from ER or ICU transfers. You will work in a 24-bed unit with interprofessional collaboration, applying a wide range of nursing skills.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care, clinical assessment, and ongoing professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for General Internal Medicine and Cardiology patients.
• Complete physical assessments on patients.
• Administer medications and provide necessary care (wound care, IV management, drains, procedures prep).
• Attend nursing rounds and safety huddles, participate in patient/family meetings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including doctors, pharmacists, social workers, and nurse specialists.
• Apply a broad range of nursing skills including CADD pumps, nephrostomy tubes, complex wounds, central lines, enteral feeding tubes, TPN, CIWA monitoring, and Code Blue management.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Interprofessional collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Education

CNO-registered Practical Nurse

Tools

CADD pumps

Nephrostomy tubes

Central lines

Enteral feeding tubes

Job description

Are you looking to build a career in a dynamic, supportive, professional environment where your passion for patient care can thrive? As a Registered Practical Nurse, General Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital, you will broaden your experience managing adults with acute and complex medical and cardiac conditions, including patients admitted from the Emergency Room, transferring from Critical Care or Coronary Care units, or recovering from cardiac procedures like angioplasty and pacemaker procedures.

Is this you?

You are a self-aware, knowledgeable practitioner, adept at applying the nursing process to enhance patient care, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families. Our unit, serving a medically complex and culturally diverse population, provides great opportunities for nurses to contribute to patient care, team dynamics, and personal knowledge growth.

As a dependable team member, you are flexible, adaptable, and able to manage varying patient needs and changes in medical acuity effectively. Our team values continual professional development and are keen to support the education and growth of colleagues and students.

About this team

We are a 24-bed unit with a mix of General Internal Medicine and Cardiology patients primarily requiring medical management for their acute illness that include congested heart failure, pneumonia, COPD, cancer and related complications, gastro-intestinal and other disorders. Our nurses work within an inter-professional team structure and maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios across shifts.

In this role you will:

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for general internal medicine and cardiology patients
• Complete physical assessments on patients
• Administer medications and provide any necessary care (wound care, IV insertion and management, monitoring drains, prepare patients for procedures, etc.)
• Attend nursing rounds and safety huddles, and participate in patient/family meetings
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, etc.
• Apply a broad range of nursing skills including (but not exclusive to) CADD pumps, nephrostomy tubes, complex wounds, central lines, enteral feeding tubes, TPN, CIWA monitoring, managing a Code Blue, and chemotherapy
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements:

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

Preferred

• 2 years of recent acute care clinical experience

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