Monday to Friday; days, evenings The Rehabilitation Out-Patient Clinics are located in the Regional Rehabilitation Centre at the Hamilton General site. The clinics currently provide professional services in physiatry, psychiatry, pain management, urology, urodynamics, psychology, specialized rehabilitation, seating clinics, prosthetics and orthotics.

The Registered Nurse is part of a team that will work with several physicians and other health care professionals daily. Primary patient populations include neurogenic (ABI, spinal cord, stroke) and musculoskeletal (amputee) diagnoses. In this challenging role the Registered Nurse will be responsible for completing multi system assessments, provision of patient care ( eg. urodynamics testing, wound care, multiple complex dressings, catheterizations, preparing medications), patient and family education, and ensure the smooth running of the clinic.

This will include coordination of clinic activities (room assignments, primary contact for OPC suppliers/activities, code captain/safety officer roles, equipment checks ,supply management ). This role also works with the specialized out patient rehabilitation clinic as a resource for patients coming through these rehabilitation programs. (eg. bladder, bowel, skin, diabetes, BP issues, medications). Provides education for inpatient units in the areas of skin/wound, IV/venipuncture.

The clinic Registered Nurse is expected to be involved in clinical studies by completing assessments, documentation and data/specimen collection.

- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nursing of Ontario as a Registered Nurse and current BCLS certification
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred




- International Interdisciplinary Wound Care course and/or S1-3 Canadian Association of Wound Care certification
- Recent (minimum 3 years within the previous 5 years) experience in rehabilitation with patients who present with complex physical, cognitive and behavioral/psychosocial issues
- Recent (minimum 3 years within previous 5 years) experience in the assessment and management of wounds, urodynamics, spasticity, IV access/venipuncture, pain
- Recent knowledge and experience in the coordination of service delivery for an outpatient unit
- Demonstrated ability in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, both in the hospital and in the community
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated computer skills - email, Meditech , Community Wide Scheduling

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period.



All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal prospect employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

📌 Registered Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario