Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Health, Mount Sinai Hospital, is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Surgical Oncology to provide direct patient and family-centered care across a range of conditions. The unit specializes in postoperative care for GI, breast, and urology surgeries.

You will perform physical assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, pharmacists, social workers, and clinical nurse specialists.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient and family-centered care for Surgical Oncology patients.
• Perform physical assessments on patients.
• Administer medications and provide associated care (wound care, IVs, drains, prepping for procedures).
• Attend nursing rounds and participate in patient/family meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (doctors, pharmacists, social workers, etc.).
• Apply a broad range of nursing skills and equipment (CADD pumps, chest tubes, central lines, feeding tubes, TPN).
• Mentor learners and other health professionals.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Leadership

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

CNO-approved PN program

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 forSurgical 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