Registered Nurse - OP Dept

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health System in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Department to coordinate and facilitate quality management of an ambulatory patient population across the continuum of care.

The RN will triage, educate, and collaborate with healthcare resources to support optimal health outcomes. The role requires current Ontario RN registration, BCLS/HCP certification, and ambulatory care experience; IV therapy and venipuncture skills are essential, with a willingness to

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• BCLS/HCP certification is required.
• Experience with ambulatory care and venipuncture preferred.
• Apheresis experience and IV therapy competence are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support quality management for an outpatient population.
• Perform triage, assessment, and education in collaboration with the team.
• Coordinate healthcare resources and community services for patients.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families and the interprofessional team.
• Demonstrate priorities, organization and crisis-management skills in clinics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) – Ontario

BCLS/HCP certification

RNAO/CNA or equivalent membership preferred

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Data entry

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR02327Department:Outpatient DepartmentThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:Regular, Full timeContract Duration: (If applicable)0 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:ONA Local 75Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$41.15 - $58.98ScheduleWork Days:Monday to FridayTime of Day:DaysShift:Hours - 8Shift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-10-06Closing Date:2026-10-13Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe 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.Qualification s•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 requiredSt. 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]).