Registered Nurse Support

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) Hamilton’s Charlton Campus Emergency Department seeks a full-time Registered Nurse. The RN provides patient-centered care in a high-volume ED, collaborating with an interprofessional team to manage complex and high-acuity cases.

Willingness to work under Medical Directives is required. Mandatory Ontario RN registration and BCLS/HCP. ACLS/PALS preferred; TNCC and Post-RN Emergency Nursing certificates are assets.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS/HCP certification
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in care of seniors and families
• RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred
• Minimum 3 years of recent related nursing experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and interdisciplinary team
• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to unit needs
• Commitment to ongoing learning and continuous quality improvement
• Basic skill level with computers, MS Word, incident reporting systems and data entry
• Knowledge and skill in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills
• Excellent work performance and attendance record essential

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

RN license Ontario

ACLS/PALS certification

TNCC certificate asset

Post-RN Emergency Nursing certificate/diploma

Tools

MS Word

Incident reporting systems

Data entry

Patient information systems

Job description

Position Details Job Number: JR02069 Department: Emergency Department ED This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Full 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 Shift: Various Rotating Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-09-17 Closing Date: 2026-09-24

Job Description

Unit Profile: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Charlton Campus has the busiest emergency department in Hamilton with greater than 60000 Emergency Room visits per year. The Emergency Department provides early access to care for patients from a widespread area extending from the Haldimand-Norfolk region to the Niagara Peninsula. We are dedicated to providing the best care for patients and any time and committed to serving the most marginalized and needy members of our community. Full-Time Support positions will be utilized to cover maternity leaves medical leaves and other long‑term leaves. The incumbent may be assigned to cover longer term or shorter term/episodic needs within the unit.

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.
• Minimum 3 years of 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.
• Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential.

Emergency Department-specific Qualifications

• Recent related emergency nursing experience including adult child and psychiatric care management required.
• Current ACLS PALS certification preferred.
• Post-RN Emergency Nursing certificate/diploma preferred.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certificate an asset.
• Successful completion of advanced patient assessment course triage course arrhythmia interpretation course an asset.

NOTE: Registered Nurses working in the Emergency Department must be willing to work under the authority of Medical Directives for patients with specific clinical presentations. Successful completion of appropriate education and ongoing evaluation are required for this.

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!

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