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 career 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

Job Type
Full Time

Hours
24 hours per week

Vacancy Type
New/Replacement Vacancy

Union
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📌 Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology (Ontario)
🏢 Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
📍 Ontario