Mount Sinai Hospital’s Orthopaedic Oncology (11 South) unit 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 this unit: Located at Mount Sinai Hospital, this is a 30-bed unit providing comprehensive care for orthopedic oncology and trauma patients. The orthopaedic oncology population consists of patients diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called sarcoma. This is the largest multi-disciplinary program of its type in Canada. This program is unique because patients are able to receive all of their cancer care needs on one unit - from diagnosis, staging, to treatment, to cure or palliative care when required. Six beds are allocated to the inpatient administration of chemotherapy to our sarcoma population. Patients are cared for by expert oncology nurses and the allied healthcare team throughout the trajectory of their hospitalization.

The orthopedic trauma population consists of patients who have suffered a fracture. These patients undergo the necessary surgical treatment for their fractures and receive professional and individualized care from the interdisciplinary team throughout their recovery.

In this role you will:

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for Orthopaedic 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

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

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 feel ready to build your career within oncology nursing, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team