Registered Nurse (RN)

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joe's in Hamilton Downtown is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Unit 6 Mary Grace on a 12-month fixed-term basis at Charlton Campus. The role supports advocacy, education, and direct patient care across day and night shifts.

Registered Nurse with Ontario licensure and BCLS/HCP are required, with preference for acute GI, Gynecology, and Bariatric experience. Applicants should demonstrate nursing process use, critical thinking, and ability to coordinate discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Acute Surgical experience in Gynecology, Bariatric and GI preferred.
• Experience with PCA, epidurals, TPN, ostomy care, IV therapy management.
• Commitment to nursing process and individualized care plans.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Knowledge of care for seniors and families.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and good attendance.
• Resume with education and experience should accompany application.

Responsibilities

• Base practice on nursing science and unit-specific standards.
• Employ advanced nursing knowledge in clinical practice and leadership.
• Apply critical thinking to care for diverse patient populations.
• Meet ethical and legal requirements of professional practice.
• Coordinate discharge planning.
• Ensure effective communication among all relevant parties.
• Use teaching/learning principles for patient and family education.
• Deliver care preserving patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Promote a safe environment and address areas of concern.
• Participate in unit meetings, councils and activities.
• Coordinate care with CCAC after discharge.
• Foster a welcoming learning environment for new staff via preceptorship.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN)Apply: In-Person: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR02081**Position Details****Job Number:**JR02081**Department:**Surgical Unit 6 Mary Grace**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:**Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)**Job Type:**Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time**Contract Duration: (If applicable)**12 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:**Days, Nights**Shift:**Hours -12 **Shift Start: (If applicable)** **Reason for Posting:**Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-09-22**Closing Date:**2026-09-29**Job Description**Position Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for incorporating the College of Nurses of Ontario and unit-specific standards and competencies into nursing practice and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team practicing as an advocate educator and direct caregiver **Qualifications*** Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.* Applicants who have current acute Surgical experience in Gynecology Bariatric and GI will be given preference. Preference will be given to applicants with acute GI Medical experience.* Experience in specific skills is preferred i.e. PCA’s epidurals TPN ostomy care initiation and management of IV therapy.* Committed to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans.* Current BCLS/HCP certification required* Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families* Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred* Demonstrated organizational abilities.* Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.* Good attendance and work record is essential.* A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application.**Responsibilities*** Base practice on nursing science and on content relevant to nursing from other sciences and humanities. The Registered Nurse continues to learn throughout his/her professional life demonstrating ongoing knowledge of evidence-based practice.* Employs advanced nursing knowledge in clinical practice decision making critical thinking leadership research utilization and resource management.* Applies critical thinking to integrate knowledge and technical skills in the provision of care to diverse patient populations as assigned.* Meet the ethical and legal requirements of professional practice.* Coordinates and participates in discharge planning.* Ensures effective communication between and among all relevant parties.* Uses teaching/learning principles effectively to engage in patient and family education.* Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy dignity and rights.* Promotes a safe environment and brings forward areas of concern and resolutions. This includes anticipating adverse events and preventing same or responding appropriately to minimize them.* Participates in hospital programme and unit based meetings councils and activities to support the mission vision philosophy and goals of the organization SJHH nursing and assigned area.* Coordinates care with CCAC when patient discharged to ensure care is adequately maintained.* Promotes a welcoming and safe learning environment for the orientation and ongoing education of new staff and learners through preceptorship/mentorship conferences and presentations.