Position Details

Job Number:

JR01518

Department:

Complex Care 5 and 8 Tower

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$41.15 - $58.98

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-08-04

Closing Date:

2026-08-11

Job Description

Unit Profile:
Complex Care provides compassionate specialized care and inpatient services for patients and families who are dealing with a “life-altering” complex condition resultant from injury or disease marked by impairments in either or both mental and physical function. The level of support that patients need ranges from significant to total. It may include ventilation special feeding systems tracheotomy care and special pain management. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals work collaboratively to support our patients’ goals for transitional care and/or meet their needs for continuing care. Complex Care is a part of the health services continuum designed to provide medical management skilled nursing and a range of interdisciplinary diagnostic therapeutic and technological services to achieve patient identified goals and optimize wellness and quality of life of individuals who have a chronic complex condition.



Complex Care provides transitional care to support individuals needs in anticipation of a return to a community setting (ie. home or other residential living) or to receive palliative and end of life care.

Qualifications:

Current registration in positive standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required

Current BCLS certificate

Ability to work required schedule

Proven organization and leadership skills

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) certification preferred

Wound Management training considered an asset

Previous nursing experience in rehabilitation is preferred

Previous nursing experience with chronic diseases is preferred

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work independently as well as with a mutidisiplinary team within the hospital and community

Ability to deliver client-centered preventative educational restorative and supportive care to all patients based on best evidence with knowledge of their full scope of practice and ability to recognize the need for appropriate consultation and collaboration with nursing partners (RN and RPN)

Demonstrated appropriate application of the nursing process including a commitment to the development implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care plans for a rehabilitation population





Demonstrated effective problem solving with the ability to communicate with and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated self-directed commitment to ongoing learning and evidence of professional development

Demonstrated ability to organize patient care activities to remain flexible to changing priorities and to adapt effectively to crisis situations and change

Working knowledge of patient flow

Knowledge and expertise around discharge planning patient goal setting and assessment of patient outcomes

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families

Good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability are essential

A resume including relevant education and experience must accompany the application

Note:

Willingness and ability to cross-train across Medical Rehabilitation and Complex Care and provide cross-unit shift replacement coverage as required. IRRS reporting for provincial data collection is a required part of the role to be completed by the charge nurse within the set timeframes for each patient.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity 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.

SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Complex Care -Charge Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario