Registered Practical Nurse,Orthopaedic Oncology Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Job Description

Mount Sinai Hospital’s Orthopaedic Oncology ( 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
-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

Registered Practical Nurse, Orthopaedic Oncology