Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for its Surgical Oncology unit. The role involves delivering comprehensive patient care for post-operative surgical patients and collaborating within a multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates should have a nursing diploma, current CNO registration, and basic life support certification. Experience in acute care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the CNO required.
• Diploma from an approved nursing program.
• 2 years of recent acute care clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for surgical oncology patients.
• Complete physical assessments and administer medications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentor peers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Diploma from a CNO-approved nursing program

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology

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Mount Sinai Hospital’s Surgical Oncology (14 North) Unit offers Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) an 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

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• A diploma from a CNO-approved nursing program
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
  
  

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
  
  

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

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