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 valuable 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
Other Information Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy
Union: NOW-S

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology (Ontario)
🏢 Sinai Health
📍 Ontario