Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse for Surgical Oncology. You will deliver direct patient and family-centered care, perform comprehensive assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on a 24-hour week schedule in a Magnet-designated hospital known for professional development.

The role requires BCLS certification, CNO PN program graduate status, and current CNO registration, with preference for 2 years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for Surgical Oncology patients.
• Complete physical assessments on patients.
• Administer medications and provide care (e.g., wound care, IVs, drains).
• Attend nursing rounds and participate in patient/family meetings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply nursing skills including CADD pumps, chest tubes, central lines, and chemotherapy.
• Mentor learners, peers and other health professionals.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Leadership

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

CNO PN program graduate

CNO registration in good standing

Job description

Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital. This role offers Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) the opportunity to develop competencies in caring for patients across a range of medical conditions, enhancing your ability to provide comprehensive care and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Benefit from our Magnet®-designated hospital environment that champions professional development and innovation in medical practices.

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

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for Surgical Oncology patients
• Complete physical assessments on patients
• Provide direct patient care in accordance to the CNO standards and Sinai Health's policy and procedures
• Administer medications and provide any necessary care (including, but not limited to wound care, IVs, monitoring drains, prepare patients for procedures, etc.)
• Attend nursing rounds 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 and procedures including (but not exclusive to) CADD pumps, chest tubes, nephrostomy tubes, complex wounds, central lines, enteral feeding tubes, TPN, CIWA monitoring, managing a Code Blues, and chemotherapy
• Participate in the mentoring of learners, peers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• 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 (PN) program. Equivalent combined education and experience will be considered
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in clinical acute care clinical

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

Job Type

Full Time

Hours

24 hours per week

Vacancy Type

New/Replacement Vacancy

Union

NOW-S