Registered Nurse - Acute Medicine 7S

Hiringplatform; Burlington; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for Acute Medicine 7S on a temporary full-time basis. You must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a valid BCLS certificate, with recent acute medicine/geriatrics experience.

Shifts vary across days, evenings, nights and weekends. The role emphasizes leadership in patient care planning, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and commitment to quality improvement; internal applicants

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Recent nursing experience in acute medicine/geriatrics in the last 2 years.
• Coronary Care Nursing 1 (or equivalent) preferred, or start within 1 year of start date.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high turnover environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lead delegation of responsibilities and coordinate patient care plans.
• Participation in Quality Improvement and innovation.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in acute medicine and geriatrics as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and coordinate patient care plans and ensure safe patient assignments.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, peers and providers.
• Lead safety huddles and promote best practices.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse in Ontario

BCLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Acute Medicine 7S - TFT (252880-67)

Position Available:Registered Nurse
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Department: Acute Medicine 7S
Union: ONA
Shifts:Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Extended Hours

Rate of Pay:$41.15/hour -> $56.98/hour

Posting Date: September 30, 2026

Closing Date: October October 7, 2026

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on October 7, 2026

About Joseph Brant Hospital:

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Recent, within the last two (2) years related nursing experience in acute medicine and/or geriatrics
• Coronary Care Nursing 1 (or equivalent) preferred, OR must start Coronary Care Nursing 1 (or equivalent) within 1 year of start date.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize problem solving and critical thinking techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification, problem solving and management of adult and geriatric medicine patients, including rehabilitative approaches to patient care
• Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development, demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in an effective, professional, caring manner
• Demonstrate the ability to be a team leader to ensure proper delegation of responsibilities, safe patient assignments, communicate patient concerns and elevate issues , lead safety huddles, lead and co-ordinate patient care plans, promote best practice and policy adherence.
• Willingness to participate in Quality Improvement and innovation
• Demonstrate excellent attendance, punctuality and performance.

Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [e-mail] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.