Registered Nurse - Nephrology

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

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Nephrology team.

The role involves patient-centred and evidence-informed care, collaborating with an inter-professional team to support patients with complex needs, high acuity, and variable outcomes. The successful candidate will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, have general medical/surgical nursing experience, and may be cross-trained to cover the Renal Transplant Unit.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Previous general medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Nephrology/ dialysis experience preferred.
• Central line management is an asset.
• Telemetry training preferred.
• Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in teaching/patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered and evidence-informed care to promote health and manage conditions.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to deliver care for high-acuity and complex cases.
• Maintain nursing process and individualized care plans.

Skills

Nursing license

General medical/surgical nursing

Nephrology/ dialysis experience

Central line management

Telemetry training

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Teaching/patient education

Leadership in care delivery

Education

Nursing degree/diploma with RN registration

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR01925
Department: Nephrology
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: 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: 2026-09-03
Closing Date: 2026-09-10

Job Description

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and role 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 delivering a full range of care and treatment to patients/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Previous general medical/surgical nursing experience
• Previous experience in nephrology urology peritoneal or hemodialysis or transplant nursing will be given preference
• Central line management is an asset
• Telemetry training preferred
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ethical issues around caring for this patient population
• Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team setting
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
• Experience in total patient care is an asset
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching/patient education
• Commitment to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans
• Demonstrated commitment to own professional development and ongoing education
• Willingness and ability to work the shifts as required in order to meet the needs of the unit for pre-booked and relief tours
• A good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability is essential
• A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application

The successful applicant to this position will be cross trained in order to also be able to provide shift coverage to the established sister unit – Renal Transplant Unit. Tours on RTU will be scheduled in conjunction with successful applicant’s Nephrology schedule and will be determined by the needs on both Nephrology and RTU and will include rotating shifts

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.