Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-designated hospital

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), part of Sinai Health, is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse for Surgical Oncology in a Magnet-designated hospital environment. The role emphasizes direct patient care, family-centered practices, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a high-acuity surgical oncology unit.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, support rounds, and contribute to quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the CNO.
• Graduate of a CNO-approved PN program; equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family-centered care for Surgical Oncology patients.
• Complete physical assessments on patients.
• Provide direct patient care per CNO standards and Sinai Health policy.
• Administer medications and care (wound care, IVs, drains, pre-procedure prep).
• Attend nursing rounds and participate in patient/family meetings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (doctors, pharmacists, social workers).
• Apply broad nursing skills (CADD pumps, chest tubes, central lines, TPN, CIWA).
• Mentor learners and other health professionals.
• Perform other duties aligned with the job classification.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Education

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

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

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy

Union: NOW-S