Registered Nurse - OP Dept

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton seeks a Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Department. The role coordinates quality management across the outpatient continuum, leveraging triage, assessment, and collaboration with healthcare resources to optimize functional health and quality of life.

Requirements include current RN registration in Ontario, BCLS/HCP, and ambulatory care experience. Apheresis knowledge and IV therapy skills are preferred; duties include procedures and teamwork with

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• RNAO/CNA or other professional association membership preferred.
• Current IV therapy Venipuncture and Central Vascular Access Devices certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of ambulatory care nursing experience.
• Apheresis experience preferred.
• Experience with minor procedure set-ups and venipuncture, IV therapy, and aseptic technique.
• Charge Nurse coverage as assigned.
• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Ability to prioritize and organize clinics across the day.

Skills

RN Registration

BCLS/HCP

Ambulatory Care

Venipuncture

IV Therapy

Apheresis (preferred)

Team Collaboration

Patient Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Interdisciplinary Communication

Education

Ontario RN Registration

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02327

Department: Outpatient Department

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

Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 8 Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-06 Closing Date: 2026-10-13

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse working in the outpatient department coordinates and facilitates quality management of a broad-based outpatient population across the continuum of care. Through skilled triage and assessment education collaboration and coordination of healthcare and community resources the RN assists patients to achieve optimum functional health status and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required


• Current BCLS/HCP certification required


• RNAO CNA or other professional association membership preferred


• Current certification in Intravenous therapy Venipuncture and Central Vascular Access Devices required


• Minimum 3 years of recent related Ambulatory Care nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge skill and ability in the care of Ambulatory patients required


• Apheresis experience preferred


• Experience with minor procedure set-ups and assisting with procedures including venipuncture intravenous therapy medication administration aseptic technique


• Charge Nurse coverage as assigned


• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families


• Gentle Persuasive Approach training 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


• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize the needs of a variety of clinics throughout the day


• 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 required

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.