Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to thrive in a renowned and innovative health care setting? At Mount Sinai Hospital’s 12 South General Medicine Unit, you’ll have the opportunity to significantly impact patient care through interdisciplinary teamwork, advanced medical procedures, and a commitment to nursing excellence. As Canada’s only Magnet-designated hospital, we prioritize innovation and professional growth, providing you with the autonomy and support needed to excel in your nursing practice.

In this role, you will be caring for patients with complex needs and engaging in advanced procedures such as administering high-alert medications, managing central and vascular access devices. Is this you? You are adaptable and eager to take on the challenges of a fast-paced, acute care setting.

You thrive in environments where patient conditions can change rapidly, and your ability to re-prioritize and respond effectively is essential. Your curiosity drives you to continuously learn and improve your practice, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. Empathetic by nature, you provide exceptional support to patients and their families.

Understanding their perspectives is crucial, ensuring that care is both person and family-centered. Your reflective approach means you constantly evaluate your practice, seek opportunities for improvement, and take responsibility for the quality of care you deliver. You seek a role that values your professional skills and offers opportunities for autonomy and decision-making.

At Mount Sinai Hospital, you’ll practice to your full scope in an environment that empowers your growth and development. About the 12 South General Medicine Unit We are a 28-bed general medicine unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Our patients range from individuals diagnosed with simple pneumonia to those with complex acute and chronic illnesses.

This diverse patient population offers opportunities to acquire specialized knowledge in respiratory medicine, oncology and palliative care, pain management, geriatrics, and wound and skin care. Affiliated with various academic institutions, including the University of Toronto, our unit is committed to continuous learning and professional development, making it an ideal environment for nurses to grow and excel. In this role you will: Apply the nursing process in the provision of holistic patient and family-centered care Provide comprehensive and accurate documentation of assessments, care provision, and evaluations Anticipate, recognize, and address rapidly changing situations.

Provide health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies Provides 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, getting patients ready for procedures) 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 Advocates and contributes to safe discharge and transition planning Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as requiredJob 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) certificate Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered Previous clinical experience working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development evidenced by membership in professional organizations, CNA certification, etc.

Previous experience or involvement in process improvement initiatives Skills and Knowledge Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Proven ability to work effectively and independently under stressful conditions and within a team Highly adaptable to change and innovation with demonstrated change management experience preferred Ability to work with electronic health record system If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within general medicine nursing, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.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) certificate Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). Applicants in their final year or near completion will be considered Previous clinical experience working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development evidenced by membership in professional organizations, CNA certification, etc. Previous experience or involvement in process improvement initiatives Skills and Knowledge Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Proven ability to work effectively and independently under stressful conditions and within a team Highly adaptable to change and innovation with demonstrated change management experience preferred Ability to work with electronic health record system If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within general medicine nursing, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.