Registered Nurse - BAC

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse to support discharge planning for newborns in the Women’s Health and Newborn Care Program at the Charlton Campus in Hamilton. The RN will work with families to ensure access to information and assessment within 24–48 hours of discharge.

The role involves newborn assessments, bloodwork follow-up, and coordination with physicians, nurse practitioners, and public health services to support new moms and babies.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• BScN preferred.
• NRP Certification required.
• 3-5 years in Women’s Health and Newborn Care in a full-scope hospital setting.
• Proficiency with professional nursing standards and hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates discharge planning for newborns and arranges follow-up in the clinic.
• Performs weight checks and jaundice assessment when needed.
• Provides newborn feeding guidance and education to families.
• Supports families with information and access to community resources.
• Connects families with skilled supports and follow-up care.
• Demonstrates strong clinical assessment and communication within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

BScN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR01713

Department: Baby Assessment Clinic

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable) 4 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98

Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends

Time of Day: Days

Shift: Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

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

Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-09-01 Closing Date: 2026-09-08

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse working at full scope of practice in partnership with family doctor’s nurse practitioners Midwives Public Health and Pediatricians supporting discharge planning within the Women’s Health and Newborn Care Program.

Responsible for the day-to-day support of the program supporting new moms and babies ensuring that families have access to information and assessment within 24-48 hours from discharge from the hospital.

The role includes assessment planning teaching newborn assessments and bloodwork follow up of obstetric and newborn patients and connecting new moms with any support that she needs.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• BScN preferred
• NRP Certification required
• IBCLC preferred
• 3-5 years of clinical practice in Women’s Health and Newborn Care with current experience in a full scope hospital setting required
• Highly knowledgeable on professional Nursing standards and hospital guidelines and procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of fostering collaborative partnership
• Committed to excellence in exceptional patient care and continual focus on quality improvement and results-driven outcomes
• Exceptional clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in electronic patient charting
• Evidence of ongoing professional development continuing education and leadership experience
• 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 strong leadership problem solving critical thinking team building and interpersonal skills required
• Good attendance and work record is essential

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates discharge planning for Newborns that meet the discharge criteria and arranges follow-up in the hospital-based clinic
• Performs weight checks jaundice assessment and blood work on newborns if required
• Ability to follow Newborns for up to 7 days after discharge
• Provides support with developing safe newborn feeding plans
• Provides information clients need to care for both themselves and their baby
• Assists with patient navigation and connecting families with community supports
• Help to build confidence in caring and supporting client’s goals

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.