Position Details Job Number: JR01713
Department: Baby Assessment Clinic
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) 4 months
Number of Positions: 1
Union: ONA Local 75
Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98
Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends
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: 2026-09-01 Closing Date: 2026-09-08
Job Description Position Summary: The Registered Nurse working at full scope of practice in partnership with family doctor’s nurse practitioners Midwives Public Health and Pediatricians supporting discharge planning within the Women’s Health and Newborn Care Program.
Responsible for the day-to-day support of the program supporting new moms and babies ensuring that families have access to information and assessment within 24-48 hours from discharge from the hospital.
The role includes assessment planning teaching newborn assessments and bloodwork follow up of obstetric and newborn patients and connecting new moms with any support that she needs.
Qualifications: Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
BScN preferred
NRP Certification required
IBCLC preferred
3-5 years of clinical practice in Women’s Health and Newborn Care with current experience in a full scope hospital setting required
Highly knowledgeable on professional Nursing standards and hospital guidelines and procedures




Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of fostering collaborative partnership
Committed to excellence in exceptional patient care and continual focus on quality improvement and results-driven outcomes
Exceptional clinical assessment skills
Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Proficiency in electronic patient charting
Evidence of ongoing professional development continuing education and leadership experience
Demonstrated knowledge skills and judgement required to provide a full range of care and treatment in the clinical area of practice to patients/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes required
Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families required
Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients required
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client and unit needs
Demonstrated strong leadership problem solving critical thinking team building and interpersonal skills required
Good attendance and work record is essential
Responsibilities:



Facilitates discharge planning for Newborns that meet the discharge criteria and arranges follow-up in the hospital-based clinic
Performs weight checks jaundice assessment and blood work on newborns if required
Ability to follow Newborns for up to 7 days after discharge
Provides support with developing safe newborn feeding plans
Provides information clients need to care for both themselves and their baby
Assists with patient navigation and connecting families with community supports
Help to build confidence in caring and supporting client’s goals
St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]). At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting perks and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.

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📌 Registered Nurse - BAC (Ontario)
🏢 SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario