Registered Practical Nurse- Multispecialty Surgical Unit

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:59 a.m.

Mount Sinai Hospital’s Multispecialty Surgical Unit (11 North) 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 the Multispecialty Surgical Unit

Located on 11 North at Mount Sinai Hospital, the Multispecialty Surgical Unit is a 32-bed unit that provides care for patients across surgical specialties, including reconstructive orthopaedics, oral-maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, urological/oncological gynecology, and ophthalmology. Our unit is characterized by a high volume of surgical patient turnover, with length of stay ranging from 1-2 days to over a week for more complex cases. In addition, we provide care for patients from general internal medicine, general surgery, and gastroenterology. We have a dedicated Charge Nurse with typical patient ratios of 1:4 on day shifts and 1:6 on night shifts. Our cohesive team is dedicated to fostering a team-oriented environment that prioritizes patient-centered care and continuous learning.

In this role you will:

- Provide direct patient and family centered care forpatients across surgical specialties, including reconstructive orthopaedics, oral-maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, urological/oncological gynecology, and ophthalmology
- 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 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

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse- Multispecialty Surgical Unit (Toronto)
🏢 Sinai Health
📍 Toronto