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 collaborative environment that prioritizes patient-centered care and continuous learning.

In This Role You Will

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for patients 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

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• A diploma from a CNO-approved nursing program
• 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

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your nursing career within surgical nursing, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.