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Job Type

Temporary Full Time

1

Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Surgery/Oncology, Orthopaedics (11 South)

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

This is a temporary assignment for twelve (12) months 

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity that provides a cross-specialty career experience? As a nurse on our Orthopedic Oncology team, you’ll provide care that involves both surgical and oncology nursing.

RN’s on this team deliver individualized cancer care. This is an opportunity to support and deliver care to those facing one of the most formidable challenges they will ever encounter. Our patients receive surgical management of primary bone cancers and soft tissue sarcomas. 

This unit also supports orthopaedic trauma patients along with off-service patients from areas such as general internal medicine, general surgery, gynecology, urology and gastroenterology 

If you value a nursing experience that is broad in scope while also offering a deep focus in the evolving field of Sarcoma care, this opportunity will be great for you.

Is this you?
You have an insatiable curiosity and an ongoing commitment to acquiring new knowledge and skills. 

You are compassionate and empathetic. This specialization will provide you opportunities for emotional growth as you provide care to this unique patient population.

About this unit:
Located at Mount Sinai Hospital, this is a 30-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 trauma and oncology patients 
Care for patients post-operatively following sarcoma resection and reconstruction with complex wounds after major surgery which can involve the use of muscle flaps, skin grafts, and vacuum assisted closure
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
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Certification in provincial standardized chemotherapy and biotherapy administration through the de Souza Institute, or must be willing to complete chemotherapy certification course within 1 year of hire

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered
• Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing
• Certificate in Oncology
• Certificate in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of psychosocial aspects of cancer care
• Good physical assessment, psychosocial assessment and patient/family teaching skills
• Knowledge of trends and developments in the field of cancer/geriatric/orthopaedic nursing
• Knowledge of wound care and pain modalities
• Superior interpersonal, communication, advocacy and assertiveness skills in relation to working with patients and families

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

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, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates 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] . 

Open Date

12/29/2023

Posting Deadline

2/1/2024

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. Sinai Health is a scent sensitive environment, please refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at any Sinai Health site.

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