Few nursing roles offer the depth and breadth of clinical learning you’ll experience at Mount Sinai Hospital’s 12 North General Internal Medicine unit. Here you’ll gain exposure to a variety of medical cases, letting you apply your knowledge in situations that demand sharp thinking and adaptability. This setting challenges you to strengthen your assessment and problem-solving skills every shift. You’ll work closely with experienced nurses and a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and supports your growth, all while making a measurable difference in patient recovery. If you’re looking to build a foundation that will serve you throughout your nursing career, this is the role that delivers.

Is this you? Are you recognized for your ability to navigate complexity with confidence and composure? On our unit, you’ll apply critical thinking to your patient interactions, collaborating seamlessly with colleagues across disciplines to find effective solutions. Managing multiple comorbidities and adapting care plans as new information arises is second nature for you. With keen observational skills, you notice the subtle shifts that matter, whether it’s a subtle change as a result of a medication or a new symptom developing during a patient’s recovery, ensuring timely interventions and follow-ups. This steady, thorough approach helps maintain a high standard of care on the unit.

You are known for communicating clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, even in difficult or sensitive situations. Acting with integrity and professionalism, you ensure patients understand their care plans and feel heard when they have concerns. Your empathy allows you to support individuals through moments of vulnerability, whether it’s explaining next steps or simply listening when it’s needed most. This approach helps foster trust and creates a supportive atmosphere on the unit.

If you are motivated by growth and continuous learning, you’ll find every shift a chance to build new skills and strengthen your confidence. Each day offers opportunities to refine your assessments, apply evidence-based practices, and learn from the experiences of your peers. This commitment to growth builds your confident while allowing you to bring fresh insights to your practice, improving outcomes for those you care for and deepening your professional fulfillment.

About The 12 North General Internal Medicine Unit Our 12 North General Internal Medicine Unit is a newly established, 20-bed facility leveraging advanced medical technology to enhance patient care. Enhanced by modern design, the unit includes 14 private rooms and is equipped with ceiling lifts in every room to facilitate safer and more efficient patient handling and care. The thoughtful layout and cutting-edge technology integrated into every aspect of the facility are specifically designed to optimize workflow and improve the overall effectiveness of our staff.

Our unit fosters a supportive educational environment, maintaining optimal nurse-to-patient ratios of 4:1 during day shifts and 5:1 on night shifts. Our diverse caseload includes patients with conditions ranging from simple pneumonia to complex, chronic illnesses. We value collaboration while fostering professional development through leadership opportunities, continuing education, and quality initiative projects.

In This Role You Will

• Provide direct patient and family centered care for general internal medicine patients
• Complete physical assessments on patients
• Administer medications and provide any necessary care (wound care, IV insertion and management, monitoring drains, getting patients ready 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
• Advocate and contribute to safe discharge and transition planning
• 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 Baccalaureate Nursing (RN) program. Equivalent combined education and experience will be considered
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate
• Previous clinical experience working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses

Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree from a CNO-approved nursing program. Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered
• 2 years of clinical experience on a general medicine unit is an asset
• Previous experience or involvement in process improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development evidenced by membership in professional organizations, CNA certification, etc.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently under stressful conditions and within a team
• Highly adaptable to change and innovation with demonstrated change management experience preferred
• Ability to work with electronic health record system

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