Registered Nurse - Mother Baby

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

Job summary

The Women’s and Infants’ Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton delivers about 3200 babies per year. The Mother Baby Unit is a 21-bed family-centered unit, promoting zero separation and mother-infant bonding throughout post partum care.

The RN role requires leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Applicants must have current Ontario RN registration, BCLS/CPR, and demonstrated ability to work in a high acuity, team-based environment with strong

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• BCLS/CPR certification required.
• Experience in Maternal-Newborn or perinatal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care for mothers and newborns.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to manage high-acuity cases.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure family-centered care.

Skills

RN registration required

BCLS/CPR certification

Clinical nursing judgment

Education

Nursing degree (RN) or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02789

Department

Mother and Baby Combined Care Unit

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 Friday, Weekends

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

2026-11-12

Closing Date

2026-11-19

Job Description

Unit Profile

The Women’s and Infants’ Program delivers approx. 3200 babies /year. The Mother Baby Unit is a 21 bed unit where a Mother and her baby will continue their journey from Birthing. It is a Family Centered Unit where parents are encouraged to be involved with their babies care and room in at all times with the model of Zero Separation. We provide newborn care feeding support and health teaching during their post partum time. On the unit we also care for Antenatal patients who have health risks or develop complications with their pregnancy and also post-op gynecology patients. A multi-disciplinary team work with our patients and their families to ease the transition from hospital to home.

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-centered 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 need high acuity and less predictable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required


• Current BCLS/CPR certification required


• RNAO CNA or other professional association membership 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


• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families


• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients


• 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


• Demonstrated basic skill level with computers MS Word incident reporting systems internet searches data entry and patient information systems


• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution


• Demonstrated strong leadership problem solving critical thinking team building and interpersonal skills

Mother Bay Unit -specific Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience (within the last 2 years) in Maternal-Newborn nursing


• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification or commitment to successfully complete within 3 months of employment


• Willingness and ability to cross-train within the Women’s and Infants’ program citing a secondary area of interest


• Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
  
  
  
  • a) Perinatal Nursing Certificate from a recognized College or C.N.A. certification
  
  
  • b) Breastfeeding Certificate from a recognized College program
  
  
  • c) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation
  
  
  • d) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Program
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated organizational interpersonal communication teaching problem-solving and delegation skills


• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and learning related to the nursing care of childbearing women newborns children and their families


• Good attendance and work record is essential


• A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application

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]).