Registered Nurse, NRT, Charlton

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health System in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Nursing Resource Team. The RN will provide patient-centered and evidence-based care across clinical units, collaborating with an inter-professional team to meet staffing needs and maintain high-quality outcomes.

The position requires current Ontario RN registration, BCLS/HCP certification, and strong communication with patients and families; leadership and crisis-management skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification.
• Experience caring for seniors and families.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients/ families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered and evidence-informed care across units.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to deliver care.
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering a full range of care and treatment.
• Prioritize and organize work to meet patient and unit needs.

Skills

RN Ontario

BCLS/HCP cert

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership skills

Tools

MS Word

Incident reporting systems

Electronic patient information systems

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR02356Department:Operational Command CenterThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Full timeContract Duration: (If applicable)11 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:2026-10-08Closing Date:2026-10-15Job DescriptionUnit ProfileThe Nursing Resource Team provides nursing services across patient care programs at St. Joseph's Healthcare. It is comprised of full time and part time RNs whose shifts are assigned to various clinical units to meet staffing requirements. RNs within the Nursing Resource Team may be called in for organizational needs as they arise. RNs will be assigned to all clinical areas.Position SummaryThe 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•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 requiredNursing Resource Team-specific Qualifications•Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in different units/environments required•Recent related experience in ECG interpretation pressure monitoring airway management preferred•Current ACLS Certification for Emergency Nursing PALS GPA CPI and/or Critical Care certification preferred.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]).