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.