Registered Practical Nurse

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joe’s (St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton) is seeking a part-time Registered Practical Nurse for the Charlton Campus in Hamilton. The RPN provides nursing care, reassesses needs, and collaborates with RNs to ensure safe, effective care for acutely ill adults in the GIM unit.

The role requires Ontario RN College registration, a practical nursing diploma with IV medication administration, and strong communication skills. Flexible shifts include days and nights with weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration as part of curriculum or via certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and health care team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and health-care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess care needs.
• Collaborate with RN for safe and appropriate care.
• Maintain documentation and assist with transfers and lifts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Education

PN diploma with IV meds

PN diploma with IV meds certificate

PN certificate with meds and IV cert

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Job description

## Registered Practical NurseApply: In-Person: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR00032**Position Details****Job Number:**JR00032**Department:**GIM Clinical Teaching Unit 5 Mary Grace**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:**CUPE Local 786**Hourly Rate (Min / Max):**$35.91 - $39.02**Schedule****Work Days:**Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends**Time of Day:**Days, Nights**Shift:**Hours -12**Shift Start: (If applicable)**AM 07:00, PM 19:00**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-06-04**Closing Date:****Job Description****Unit Profile:** The General Internal Medicine Program is comprised of multiple highly-rated Clinical Teaching Units (CTUs) focusing on acute medical care and geriatric assessment. The Program provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care to a diverse patient mix embracing all age categories, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities and education levels. The patient population served by the General Internal Medicine interdisciplinary team includes patients with undifferentiated medical illnesses, multiple co-morbidities requiring expertise outside the scope of a single primary care physician, specialist or sub-specialist that can be acute or chronic in nature. Our skilled and dedicated interdisciplinary health professional team work collaboratively to provide high quality, safe, ethical and effective care to the patients and families we serve.**Position Summary:** The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides nursing care for clients to promote health and assess need for provision of care and treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal function. The RPN role models professional values, beliefs and attributes, and practices in accordance with the SJHH mission and values, policies and procedures, and College of Nurses Standards and Guidelines. A high level of collaboration between RPN and RN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RPN provides care for less complex clients whose outcomes are more predictable and risk for negative outcomes is low. The RPN is accountable to recognize changes in acuity and/or complexity in client needs and consulting with a Registered Nurse (RN) in determining next steps in provision of care.**Qualifications:*** Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.* Education in one of the below categories is required: a) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum. b) Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited Community College program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited Community College program if not included in basic diploma curriculum. c) Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited Community College program, a medication administration certificate and an IV medication certificate from an accredited Community College program.* Current BCLS/HCP certification required* Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families* Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred* Demonstrated ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario.* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team.* Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs.* Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts.* Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.* Basic skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.* Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential.**General Internal Medicine-specific Qualifications:*** Minimum 1 year recent related clinical nursing experience in acute medical nursing preferred**Reason for Posting:**This requisition is for an existing vacancySt. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our 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 of SJHH.