Registered Nurse - ALC

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Charlton and Dack; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) on the Charlton Campus in Hamilton Downtown seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Alternate Level of Care (ALC) unit on Unit 2 Marian.

The RN provides patient-centered and evidence-informed care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support safe transitions for seniors awaiting transfer. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCLS/HCP certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Experience in general medicine and/or geriatric nursing is preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking abilities

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered and evidence-informed care on the ALC unit.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to deliver a full range of care.
• Lead care planning for patients with complex needs and high acuity

Skills

RN licensure Ontario

BCLS/HCP certification

Care of seniors

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Leadership

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Geriatric nursing

Job description

Position Details

Position Details Job Number: JR02731 Department: ALC Unit 2 Marian This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 12 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: ONA Local 75 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Hours -12 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-11-05 Closing Date: 2026-11-12

Unit Profile

The Alternate Level of Care (ALC) unit is committed to providing high quality care to a diverse spectrum of patients with simple to complex medical issues. Patients are transferred to the ALC unit once they have been deemed medically stable and are awaiting transfer to alternative facilities or programs (ie. Long-Term Care Homes or Rehabilitation). The main focus of the ALC unit and our interdisciplinary team is special assessment treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with special needs in order to achieve optimal wellness before they are discharged or while awaiting alternate levels of care in the community.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission vision and values policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive preventative therapeutic palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in the delivering a full range of care and treatment to patient/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
• RNAO CNA or other professional association membership preferred.
• Recent related general medicine and/or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge skills and judgement required to provide a full range of care and treatment in the clinical area of practice to patients/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families required.
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients required.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client and unit needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement required.
• Demonstrated basic skill level with computers MS Word incident reporting systems internet searches data entry and patient information systems required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution required.
• Demonstrated strong leadership problem solving critical thinking team building and interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential.

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!

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