Registered Nurse - SHF

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

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary fixed-term role at the Satellite Health Facility.

You will provide patient-centred care, collaborate with an inter-professional team, and support rehabilitation and discharge planning for elderly patients with complex needs. The RN will adhere to Ontario College of Nurses standards, maintain documentation in patient information systems, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active Ontario registration is required.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and the inter-professional team.
• Experience caring for elderly or non-acute patients is preferred.
• Proven leadership, problem solving and critical thinking in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/client-centred and evidence-informed nursing care.
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering a full range of nursing care and rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation using hospital information systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

RN registration in Ontario

BCLS/HCP certification

Tools

MS Word

Incident reporting systems

Patient information systems

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR01653Department:Satellite Health Facility SHF Medical Unit SJHHThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Full timeContract Duration: (If applicable)4 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:ONA Local 75Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$41.15 - $58.98ScheduleWork Days:Holidays, Monday to Sunday, WeekendsTime of Day:Afternoons, Days, NightsShift:Hours -12, RotatingShift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-08-20Closing Date:2026-08-27Job DescriptionUnit Profile:The Satellite Health Facility (SHF) is an extension of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and is located at 150 King Street. The SHF is a temporary off-site hospital facility where non-acute patients will continue to receive health care while they prepare to transition to other services or community-based facilities such as retirement or long-term care homes. This unit is committed to providing high quality care to a diverse spectrum of patients with simple to complex medical issues. Patients are transferred to the SHF once the patient have been deemed medically stable and are awaiting transfer to alternative facilities or programs (ie. Long-Term Care Homes or Rehabilitation). Patients will continue to receive safe quality health care in the new location and along with their families will be involved in discussions about their care pathway. The main focus of the SHF unit and our interdisciplinary team is special assessment treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with special needs in order to achieve optimal wellness before they are discharged or while awaiting alternate levels of care in the community.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 the College of Nurses of Ontario required.•Current BCLS/HCP certification required•Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families•Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred•RNAO CNA or other professional association membership preferred.•Recent related general nursing 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 unit 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 crisis intervention and conflict resolution required.•Demonstrated strong leadership problem solving critical thinking team building and interpersonal skills required.Nursing Resource Team-specific Qualifications:•Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in different units/environments required.•Recent related experience in ECG interpretation pressure monitoring airway management preferred.•Current ACLS Certification for Emergency Nursing PALS GPA CPI and/or Critical Care certification preferred.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]).