Position Details
JR01578

Job Number:
Department:
Mother and Baby Combined Care Unit

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)
16 months

Number of Positions:
1

Union:
CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$35.91 - $39.02

Schedule
Work Days:
Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends

Time of Day:
Days, Nights

Shift:
Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)
AM 07:00, PM 19:00

Reason for Posting:
Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-08-06

Closing Date:
2026-08-13

Job Description
Position Summary:
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides nursing care for clients to promote health and assess need for provision of care and treatment of health conditions by supportive preventive therapeutic palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. The RPN role models professional values beliefs and attributes and practices in accordance with the SJHH mission and values policies and procedures and College of Nurses Standards and Guidelines. A high level of collaboration between RPN and RN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RPN provides care for less complex clients whose outcomes are more predictable and risk for negative outcomes is low. The RPN is accountable to recognize changes in acuity and/or complexity in client needs and consulting with a Registered Nurse (RN) in determining next steps in provision of care.

Qualifications:





Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required AND

Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum

OR

Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program if this content was not included in the basic diploma educational curriculum

OR

Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited college program a medication administration certificate and an IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program

Applicants must hold current registration in the Province of Ontario including Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration Certification

Recent clinical experience (within the last 2 years) in Maternal-Newborn nursing

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification or commitment to successfully complete within 3 months of employment

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

a) Perinatal Nursing Certificate from a recognized College or C.N.A. certification

b) Breastfeeding Certificate from a recognized College program

c) International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation





Willingness and ability to cross-train within the maternal newborn program citing a secondary area of interest

General Nursing experience

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully maintain good interpersonal relationships and set own workload priorities

Demonstrated problem-solving and organization skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated organizational interpersonal communication teaching problem-solving and delegation skills

Preference will be given to applicants with recent maternal-newborn experience and Perinatal & Breastfeeding courses

Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and learning related to the nursing care of childbearing women newborns children and their families

Good work performance and demonstrated good attendance record are essential

A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal chance employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Mother Baby (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario