Nurse Practitioner - IP Medical Clinic

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton seeks a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Inpatient Medical Services team at West 5th Campus. You will autonomously provide integrated medical care to inpatients, collaborating with physicians and the care team on histories, exams, and ongoing disease management.

The role emphasizes ethical practice, leadership, and translation of evidence into patient care, within the Mental Health and Addiction Program and the broader inpatient unit.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the RN-EC with NP-PHC or Adult specialty.
• Masters Degree in Nursing.
• Proof of successful completion of controlled substances education.
• Faculty appointment or eligibility for appointment with a School of Nursing.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise with mental illness or addiction is an asset.
• RNAO/NPAO/CNA membership preferred; CNA mental health certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, evidence-informed medical care to inpatients in the Mental Health and Addiction Program.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team; conduct histories and physical exams.
• Offer acute and chronic disease management throughout patient admissions.
• Engage in ethical/legal practice and maintain required documentation and handovers.

Skills

RN-EC

NP-PHC

Adult

BCLS

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Clinical Connect

MS Office

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02392

Department: Medical Coverage Nurse Practitioner

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type: Regular, Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $65.38 - $78.63

Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday

Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 8 Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-13 Closing Date: 2026-10-20

Unit Profile:

The Inpatient Medical Services Team provides comprehensive acute and chronic medical care for all inpatients at the West 5th Campus in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The successful applicant will work cohesively on a team of other nurse practitioners completing patient health histories and physical examinations while providing acute and chronic disease management throughout the course of the patient’s admission.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an autonomous health care provider who works in collaboration with physicians other members of the interdisciplinary team and patients/families to provide evidence-informed and integrated medical care to the Mental Health and Addiction Program inpatients. The NP's practice is grounded in professional ethical and legal standards using advanced nursing knowledge skill experience clinical reasoning problem solving and critical thinking. The NP builds and expands on established RN competencies with an expanded scope of practice based on legislative authority to autonomously perform the controlled acts. The NP's fundamental competencies include clinical practice leadership research consultation collaboration and referral. All duties and responsibilities of the NP will follow the Standards of Practice developed by the College of Nurses of Ontario the RNAO Best Practice Guidelines and will be consistent with the Standards of Behavior and policies set by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The NP will report jointly to the Nurse Manager Medical Services and the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Registered Nurse-Extended Class (RN-EC) with specialty certificate as NP-Primary Health Care (NP-PHC) or Adult is required.


• Masters Degree in Nursing required.


• Proof of successful completion of controlled substances education required


• Faculty appointment or eligibility for appointment with a School of Nursing in an academic institution.


• Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience working with patients experiencing mental illness and/or addiction is an asset


• RNAO NPAO CNA membership preferred.


• CNA certificate in mental or equivalent in mental health preferred


• Current BCLS certification required.


• At least three (3) years recent demonstrated experience as an Nurse Practitioner


• Three (3) years recent clinical nursing experience and clinical expertise in acute care or primary care required.


• Demonstrated self-directed decision making and problem solving skills required.


• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and ethical responsibilities relating to scope of practice and healthcare required.


• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective collegial relationships and teamwork required.


• Demonstrated effective conflict management/resolution skills required.


• Demonstrated scholarly inquiry knowledge translation and effective research skills required.


• Demonstrated proficient computers skills (ie Clinical Connect MS Office EPIC etc.) required.


• Demonstrated data management skills for evaluation interpretation and process change required.


• Demonstrated good attendance record required.

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 ([e-mail]).

At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits 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.