Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology - (10774)

Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology - (10774)

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Job Type

Regular Part Time

1

Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Surgery/Oncology, Surgical Oncology (14 North)

Employee Group

ONA

Location

Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement

Hours (subject to change)

Extended Tours & Rotating Shifts

Salary Scale

Job Description

Are you a Registered Nurse eager to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Mount Sinai Hospital's Surgical Oncology Unit offers a rewarding opportunity to join our team at the forefront of cancer care. Become part of a leading academic hospital environment where you will provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing post-surgical interventions for various types of cancer.

Is this you?

You are a highly motivated and empathetic individual drawn to the complexities of surgical oncology nursing. You find deep satisfaction in guiding patients and their families through their post-surgical journeys, providing expert clinical care and unwavering emotional support during challenging times. Your ability to establish trusting relationships with patients, understand their unique needs, and advocate for their well-being sets you apart.

You are eager to learn and develop new skills. The field of surgical oncology is constantly evolving. As new treatments and technologies emerge regularly, nurses in this specialty have the opportunity to stay at the forefront of medical advancements and continuously enhance their skills, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain exposure to various surgical interventions and treatments.

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:

• Conduct head-to-toe assessments and focused assessments according to patient needs
• Receive complex post-op patients 
• Administer medications
• Maintain peripheral and central lines
• Monitor drains, stomas and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Provide patient and family-centred education
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
   

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Graduate of a CNO-approved bachelor’s degree in nursing program, or equivalent combined education and experience

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered
• Specialty certificate in oncology
• 1 year recent adult medical surgical nursing experience with advanced skills in ostomy care, TPN and chest tubes

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent teaching skills experience that incorporates adult learning principles
• Sound knowledge base in:
  • Pain (PCA, epidural, CADD) and symptom management
  • Skin and wound care, ostomy care and chest tube care
  • IV therapy
  • TPN

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within nursing, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

7/2/2024

Posting Deadline

8/1/2024

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination – currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14-day waiting period following the second dose – in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID-19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

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Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national, and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community, and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educate future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization, that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [email protected] .