Nurse Practitioner - IP Medical Clinic

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Mental Health and Addiction Program inpatients at the West 5th Campus. The NP works autonomously with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-informed care, including health histories, exams, and chronic disease management.

The role requires RN-EC with NP-PHC or Adult, a Master's in Nursing, 3+ years NP experience, and current BCLS. Equity and barrier-free recruitment are supported; apply by 2026-10-20.

Qualifications

• RN-EC registration with NP-PHC or Adult specialty
• Masters Degree in Nursing
• Controlled substances education completed
• Willingness to work with mental health and addiction patients
• BCLS certification current
• Minimum 3 years NP experience
• Experience in acute or primary care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous NP care for Mental Health & Addiction inpatients
• Complete health histories and physical examinations
• Manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians and Interdisciplinary team
• Ensure documentation and compliance with standards

Skills

RN-EC

NP-PHC

Masters in Nursing

BCLS

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Data management

Computers (EPIC, Clinical Connect)

Education

Masters 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

Job Description

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]).