Registered Nurse- Support

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

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Women and Infants Resource Team.

The RN provides patient-centred, evidence-informed care across birthing, postpartum and NICU settings, collaborating with an inter-professional team to deliver a full range of care even for high-acuity cases. The role requires current RN registration in Ontario, BCLS certification, and preferred membership in professional associations.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred.
• Minimum of one year recent experience in a Birthing Unit, Post Partum/Combined Care Unit, and/or Level II or III NICU/SCN.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients/clients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team to deliver a full range of care.
• Lead care delivery for patients with complex needs and high acuity.
• Utilize computers and information systems for documentation and reporting.

Skills

Communication with patients/families

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Prioritization and organization

Leadership and problem solving

Education

Ontario RN license

BCLS/HCP certification

Tools

MS Word

Incident reporting systems

Patient information systems

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR02501Department:Women and Infants Resource TeamThis 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 SundayTime of Day:Days, NightsShift:RotatingShift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-10-15Closing Date:2026-10-22Job DescriptionPosition 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•RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred• Minimum of one year recent experience in a Birthing Unit, Post Partum/Combined Care Unit, and/or Level II or III NICU/SCN•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 requiredRN Support-specific Qualifications:•Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification•Maternal/Fetal Health surveillance experience•Perinatal/neonatal nursing certificate (completed or in progress)•Breastfeeding certificate from recognized programPreference will be given to candidates who have completed or are in process of obtaining the following:a) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designationb) Canadian Nurses' Association certification in Perinatal Nursing•Demonstrated knowledge of maternal/fetal physiology and care of the pregnant woman throughout the antenatal/labour/delivery stages of care•Demonstrated knowledge of maternal/newborn physiology and care of the mother/baby dyad•Demonstrated knowledge of neonatal physiology and care of the preterm and/or acutely ill neonateSt. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.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]).