Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Job summary

Provide direct patient and family-centered care for surgical oncology patients, including physical assessments and medication administration. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and participate in nursing rounds and patient meetings.

Job details

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 professional 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 If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within nursing, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. Job Type: Full Time Hours: 24 hours per week Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy Union: NOW-S

What you’ll do

Provide direct patient and family-centered care for surgical oncology patients, including physical assessments and medication administration. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and participate in nursing rounds and patient meetings.

Requirements

Must be a registered practical nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold a current BCLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of clinical acute care experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Surgical oncology nursing
• Clinical assessment
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• IV therapy
• Patient monitoring
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Leadership
• Patient advocacy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Chemotherapy administration
• Interpersonal communication
• Urologic Surgery
• Postoperative Care
• Patient Preparation
• Direct Patient Care
• Central Venous Catheter
• Organizational Skills
• Pelvic Health
• Thyroid Cancer
• Patient-Centered Care
• Computer-Aided Design
• Acute Care
• Chemotherapy
• Breast Cancer
• Cancer
• Clinical Assessments
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Critical Thinking
• Intensive Care Unit
• Emergency Departments
• Enteral Nutrition
• Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
• General Surgery
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Medical Practices And Procedures
• Medication Administration
• Mentorship
• Nephrostomy
• Nursing
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Palliative Care
• Chest Tubes
• Surgical Oncology
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Surgical Oncology Clinical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses