Registered Practical Nurse - 4BD

Position Details Job Number: JR01643 Department: GIM Clinical Teaching Unit 4 Bishop Dowling This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: CUPE Local 786 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $35.91 - $39.02 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday 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: 2026-08-13 Closing Date: 2026-08-20 Job Description Unit Profile: The General Internal Medicine Program is comprised of multiple highly-rated Clinical Teaching Units (CTUs) focusing on acute medical care and geriatric assessment. The Program provides primary secondary and tertiary care to a diverse patient mix embracing all age categories socioeconomic backgrounds ethnicities and education levels. The patient population served by the General Internal Medicine interdisciplinary team includes patients with undifferentiated medical illnesses multiple co-morbidities requiring expertise outside the scope of a single primary care physician specialist or sub-specialist that can be acute or chronic in nature. Our skilled and dedicated interdisciplinary health professional team work collaboratively to provide high quality safe ethical and effective care to the patients and families we serve. 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. •Education in one of the below categories is required: a) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum. b) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited Community College program if not included in basic diploma curriculum. c) Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited Community College program a medication administration certificate and an IV medication certificate from an accredited Community College program. •Current BCLS/HCP certification required •Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families •Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred •Demonstrated ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario. •Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients families and other members of the health care team. •Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs. •Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts. •Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement. •Basic skill level with computers MS Word Internet searches data entry and patient information systems. •Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential. General Internal Medicine-specific Qualifications: •Minimum 1 year recent related clinical nursing experience in acute medical nursing preferred •Demonstrated knowledge and experience with telemetry monitory and focused clinical assessment preferred 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]).

The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care to promote health and assess patient needs through supportive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative means. They work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality, safe, and ethical care to patients with diverse medical illnesses.

Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration training. A minimum of one year of recent clinical nursing experience in acute medical settings is preferred, along with current BCLS/HCP certification.

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• Nursing
• Clinical assessment
• Telemetry monitoring
• Patient care
• IV medication administration
• Geriatric care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• BCLS/HCP certification
• Documentation
• Patient information systems
• Acute medical care
• Palliative care
• Rehabilitation
• Time management
• Communication
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Medical Telemetry
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Microsoft Word
• Teaching
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Clinical Assessments
• Clinical Nursing
• Information Systems
• Consulting
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Data Entry
• Internal Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care
• Diploma In Nursing
• Nursing Practices
• Palliative Care
• Persuasive Communication
• Primary Care
• Registration
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Teamwork

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

21 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine