Registered Nurse - Nephrology

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joe's is seeking a Registered Nurse in Nephrology at Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) for a 6-month temporary, full-time assignment. The RN will provide patient-centered nephrology care, collaborate with an inter-professional team, and participate in cross-training to cover the Renal Transplant Unit as needed.

We require current CNO registration, nephrology/related nursing experience, and BCLS/HCP certification. Shifts include days and nights, with a Monday-Sunday schedule.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.
• General medical/surgical nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience in nephrology, urology, peritoneal, hemodialysis, or transplant nursing is an asset.
• BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Strong communication and interprofessional collaboration skills are essential.
• Resume detailing education and experience should accompany the application.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/client-centred and evidence-informed nephrology nursing care.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team and assume leadership in care delivery.
• Deliver a full range of care for patients with complex needs across nephrology and related units.
• Be flexible with shifts and participate in cross-training as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Teaching/patient education

Education

Nursing license (Ontario)

Job description

## Registered Nurse - NephrologyApply: In-Person: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR02097**Position Details****Job Number:**JR02097**Department:**Nephrology**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)**6 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:**2026-09-22**Closing Date:**2026-09-29**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