Registered Nurse - OR

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

Job summary

St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room.

The role involves patient-centered perioperative care, collaboration with the inter-professional team, and leadership in delivering a full range of surgical care to high-acuity patients. Eligibility includes current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, BCLS/HCP certification, and completion of the 9-week in-house Peri-operative Certificate Program.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Successful completion of 9-week in-house Peri-operative Certificate Program is required.
• BCLS/HCP certification is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of surgical/medical experience or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and the inter-professional team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Attendance

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Peri-operative Certificate Program

Tools

MS Word

Incident reporting systems

Patient information systems

Data entry

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR02526Department:Operating Room ORThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:Regular, Part timeContract Duration: (If applicable)0 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:ONA Local 75Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$41.15 - $58.98ScheduleWork Days:, Holidays, Monday to Sunday, WeekendsTime of Day:Days, Evenings, Nights, On CallShift:Hours - 10, Hours - 8, Various RotatingShift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-10-20Closing Date:2026-10-27Job DescriptionPosition 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.•Participation and successful completion of 9 week in house Peri-operative Certificate Program.•RNAO CNA or other professional association membership preferred•Minimum of 1-year current surgical/medical clinical experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and 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 departmental 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 conflict resolution required•Demonstrated strong leadership problem solving critical thinking team building and interpersonal skills required•Good attendanceSpecific Requirements:Applicants must successfully complete internship offered by St. Joseph's Healthcare in collaboration with Mohawk College.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]).