Registered Nurse - PACU

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centred and evidence-informed care, lead care delivery, and collaborate with an inter-professional team for high-acuity cases.

This regular, part-time role supports pre-booked and relief tours across a post-anaesthetic setting. The position requires Ontario nursing registration, 2+ years in critical care, and BCLS certification; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Colleges of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum 2 years related current experience in critical care nursing (i.e. PACU, ICU, ED) required.
• Minimum 2 years post-operative surgical nursing preferred.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Experience in care of seniors and their families.
• PACU course preferred.
• Critical Care Course an asset.
• Cardiac arrhythmia monitoring and interpretation required.
• Ability to work under stress in critical situations.
• Willingness to work required shifts to meet unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care to promote health and manage conditions.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team and assume leadership in delivering care to high-acuity cases.
• Deliver a full range of care including preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative services.

Education

Nursing registration (Ontario)

Job description

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 Colleges of Nurses of Ontario required


• Must have a minimum of 2 years related current experience in critical care nursing (i.e. PACU intensive care emergency etc) required


• Minimum 2 years post-operative surgical nursing preferred


• Current BCLS/HCP certification required


• ACLS preferred


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


• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred


• PACU course preferred


• Critical Care Course an asset


• Cardiac arrhythmia monitoring and interpretation required


• Documented ability to work under stress and function effectively in critical situations


• Willingness and ability to work the shifts as required in order to meet the needs of the unit for pre-booked and relief tours


• Demonstrated ability to function efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team


• Must be able to complete orientation as required


• A good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability is essential


• A résumé regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application

Position Details Job Number: JR01784 Department: Post Anaesthetic Room This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Part 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 Sunday Time of Day: Afternoons, Days, Evenings, Nights, On Call, Stand‑by Shift: Various Rotating Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-20 Closing Date: 2026-08-27

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.