Registered Nurse - NICU

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

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Special Care Nursery (SCN) level IIb.

The RN will provide patient-centered care for neonates with high acuity, collaborating with the inter-professional team to ensure high-quality outcomes and family-centered care. Requirements include current RN registration in Ontario, BCLS/HCP certification, and neonatal experience within the last two years.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• BCLS/HCP certification is required.
• RNAO/CNA membership is preferred.
• Recent (within last 2 years) perinatal nursing experience is required.
• Special Care Nursery Level IIb Neonatal nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered and evidence-informed care for neonates with high acuity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive neonatal care.
• Demonstrate leadership, critical thinking and communication to support families and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS/HCP certification

RNAO/CNA membership preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Neonatal nursing certificate (perinatal/Neonatal)

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR01752Department:Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICUThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Full timeContract Duration: (If applicable)13 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:ONA Local 75Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$41.15 - $58.98ScheduleWork Days:Monday to SundayTime of Day:Days, NightsShift:Hours -12Shift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-08-20Closing Date:2026-08-27Job DescriptionUnit Profile:The Special Care Nursery (SCN) at SJHH is a level 2B unit with 15 funded beds which provides comprehensive care to neonates. Within the SCN we care for neonates requiring various types of care including but not limited to respiratory support feeding and development hyperbilirubinemia and neonatal abstinence syndrome.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•RNAO CNA or other professional association membership preferred•Minimum of one year recent experience (within last 2 years) in perinatal nursing•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 requiredSpecial Care Nursery Level IIb -specific Qualifications:•Recent (within the last 2 years) Level II or III Neonatal nursing experience•Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification•Perinatal and/or Neonatal Nursing certificate from a recognized College program (evidence of completion or in progress)•Breastfeeding Certificate from a recognized College program or evidence of other formal breastfeeding education•International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation is considered an asset•Perinatal Nursing Certification from the Canadian Nurses Association is considered an asset•Willingness and ability to cross-train within the Women's and Infants' program citing a secondary area of interest•Demonstrated knowledge of neonatal physiology and care of the preterm and/or acutely ill neonateSt. 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]).