Position Details

Job Number:

JR02081

Department:

Surgical Unit 6 Mary Grace

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

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

12 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$41.15 - $58.98

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Sunday

Time of Day:

Days, Nights

Shift:

Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-09-22

Closing Date:

2026-09-29

Position Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for incorporating the College of Nurses of Ontario and unit-specific standards and competencies into nursing practice and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team practicing as an advocate educator and direct caregiver

Qualifications

- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- Applicants who have current acute Surgical experience in Gynecology Bariatric and GI will be given preference. Preference will be given to applicants with acute GI Medical experience.
- Experience in specific skills is preferred i.e. PCA’s epidurals TPN ostomy care initiation and management of IV therapy.
- Committed to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans.
- Current BCLS/HCP certification required
- Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
- Demonstrated organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Good attendance and work record is essential.
- A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application.

Responsibilities

- Base practice on nursing science and on content relevant to nursing from other sciences and humanities.



The Registered Nurse continues to learn throughout his/her professional life demonstrating ongoing knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- Employs advanced nursing knowledge in clinical practice decision making critical thinking leadership research utilization and resource management.
- Applies critical thinking to integrate knowledge and technical skills in the provision of care to diverse patient populations as assigned.
- Meet the ethical and legal requirements of professional practice.
- Coordinates and participates in discharge planning.
- Ensures effective communication between and among all relevant parties.
- Uses teaching/learning principles effectively to engage in patient and family education.
- Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy dignity and rights.
- Promotes a secure environment and brings forward areas of concern and resolutions. This includes anticipating adverse events and preventing same or responding appropriately to minimize them.
- Participates in hospital programme and unit based meetings councils and activities to support the mission vision philosophy and goals of the organization SJHH nursing and assigned area.
- Coordinates care with CCAC when patient discharged to ensure care is adequately maintained.
- Promotes a welcoming and safe learning environment for the orientation and ongoing education of new staff and learners through preceptorship/mentorship conferences and presentations.

#SJHHjobs 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]).

📌 Registered Nurse (RN) (Canada)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Canada