Registered Practical Nurse - 4BD

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Charlton and Dack; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SJH St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide nursing care in the General Internal Medicine Teaching Unit at Bishop Dowling.

This part-time role involves collaboration with RNs to deliver safe, effective care for less complex patients across day and night shifts. The position supports ongoing learning and professional development within a respected teaching environment.

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
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients families and other members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for clients to promote health and assess needs for care and treatment.
• Model professional values and collaborate with RN for safe care.
• Ensure care for less complex clients with predictable outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient-focused care

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma / Certificate with IV administration

Current BCLS/HCP certification

Tools

MS Word

Electronic health records

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02749

Department: GIM Clinical Teaching Unit 4 Bishop Dowling

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): $36.63 - $39.8

Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday

Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Hours -12 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:00, PM 19:00

Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-11-05 Closing Date: 2026-11-12

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
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with telemetry monitory and focused clinical assessment preferred

Miscellaneous

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! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.