Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse — Imaging & CT

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to support the Computed Tomography (CT) imaging department.

The role involves patient preparation, monitoring, and coordinating with radiologists and technologists in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate holds CNO- Ontario RPN registration, a Practical Nursing Diploma, CPR/BCLS, IV medication administration, venipuncture, and experience in imaging or OR environments.

Qualifications

• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing and Practical Nursing Diploma.
• Evidence of IV medication administration as part of basic curriculum.
• 5 years of recent general nursing experience; imaging or OR experience preferred.
• CPR and BCLS certificates.
• IV injection and contrast media course.
• Venipuncture certificate with current venipuncture skills preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, customer service and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to set priorities.
• Willingness to work with radiation safety practices (lead apron required).

Responsibilities

• Participates in effective management of patient visits by supporting physicians, technologists, and radiologists during imaging procedures.
• Prepares patients for imaging, monitors them, and reports allergies or concerns to radiologist.
• Cleans and restocks supplies and ensures equipment is safe and ready for procedures.
• Performs prescribed interventions (IV injections, x-ray dye, venipuncture) with attention to patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Educates patients on procedural details, fasting, contrasts, and consent processes; assists with staff orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

HIS/RIS system

Job description

St. Joseph in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to support the Computed Tomography (CT) imaging department.

The role involves patient preparation, monitoring, and coordinating with radiologists and technologists in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate holds CNO- Ontario RPN registration, a Practical Nursing Diploma, CPR/BCLS, IV medication administration, venipuncture, and experience in imaging or OR environments.