Registered Nurse - ED

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton's Charlton Campus provides patient-centred care in the Emergency Department, supporting high-volume, acute care with leadership in the inter-professional team.

Candidates must be licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario, have BCLS/HCP, and at least 3 years of general nursing experience; ACLS/PALS preferred; willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent related general nursing experience preferred.
• Emergency nursing experience and specialty certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, evidence-informed care in the ED.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to deliver care across acuity levels.
• Demonstrate leadership, prioritize and organize care in a busy ED setting.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Registered Nurse licence (CNO)

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR01923 Department: Emergency Department (ED) This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 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: Afternoons, Days, Evenings, Nights Shift: Various Rotating Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-09-03 Closing Date: 2026-09-10

Unit Profile

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Charlton Campus has the busiest emergency department in Hamilton with greater than 60,000 Emergency Room visits per year. The Emergency Department provides early access to care for patients from a widespread area extending from the Haldimand-Norfolk region to the Niagara Peninsula. We are dedicated to providing the best care for patients and any time and committed to serving the most marginalized and needy members of our 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.
• Minimum 3 years of recent related general 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.

Emergency Department-specific Qualifications

• Recent related emergency nursing experience including adult child and psychiatric care management required.
• Current ACLS PALS certification preferred.
• Post-RN Emergency Nursing certificate/diploma preferred.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certificate an asset.
• Successful completion of advanced patient assessment course triage course arrhythmia interpretation course an asset.

NOTE: Registered Nurses working in the Emergency Department must be willing to work under the authority of Medical Directives for patients with specific clinical presentations. Successful completion of appropriate education and ongoing evaluation are required for this.

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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