Registered Practical Nurse - GIM NRT

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for the General Internal Medicine Nursing Resource Team. The role involves floating between GIM units to cover leaves and support patient care on days and nights, with a focus on safe, compassionate care.

You will collaborate with RNs, assess acuity, and apply basic telemetry and dementia care knowledge. Current Ontario registration and an appropriate PN diploma with IV therapy training are required, with

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Practical Nursing diploma or certificate with IV/medication training as detailed.
• Minimum 1-year recent acute medical nursing experience preferred.
• Telemetry monitoring knowledge preferred.
• BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Strong communication with patients/families and health care team.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work.
• Knowledge of transfers and lifts.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, internet searches, data entry, patient info systems.
• GPA/GPF GPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Float between GIM units (4MG, 5MG, 4BD) to cover needs.
• Fill temporary leaves on one GIM unit or across units.
• Provide nursing care to promote health and safety.
• Collaborate with RNs to determine next steps in care.
• Assess acuity and communicate changes to the team.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization & organization

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Telemetry monitoring knowledge

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Practical Nursing Certificate with IV certificate

BCLS/HCP certification

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

MS Word

Patient Information Systems

Internet searches

Data entry

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02108 Department: GIM Nursing Resource Team 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: 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 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a new role Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-09-22 Closing Date: 2026-09-29 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 adult 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 GIM NRT staff are required to float between the GIM units (4MG 5MG and 4BD). Staff will fill temporary leave of absences on one GIM unit or float between GIM units on a day-to-day basis depending on program needs. 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.
• 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
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• 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.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) for Dementia Care certification 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 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.