Registered Practical Nurse - 4MG

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

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support the General Internal Medicine CTUs at the Charlton Campus. You will provide nursing care, assess needs, and contribute to health outcomes alongside an inter-professional team.

Applicants must be registered in Ontario, hold IV therapy credentials, and maintain BCLS/HCP certification. Excellent communication, organization, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Education: Practical Nursing diploma/certificate with IV medication administration.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity in elder care and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and care team.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work efficiently.
• Knowledge of patient transfers and lifting techniques.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and quality improvement.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, data entry, patient info systems).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess needs and treatments.
• Collaborate with the RN and health care team to determine next steps in care.

Skills

Current registration

BCLS/HCP certification

Communication skills

Prioritization & organization

Computer literacy

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma (with IV meds)

Practical Nursing Diploma (with IV cert) if not in diploma

Practical Nursing Certificate with IV cert

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02715

Department: GIM Clinical Teaching Unit 4 Mary Grace

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

• Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable) 16 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, Rotating 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

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

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 required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients families and other members of the health care team required.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts required.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement required.
• Basic skill level with computers MS Word Internet searches data entry and patient information systems required.
• 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

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 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.