Registered Practical Nurse - Med Rehab

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 104,959,000 - 114,043,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for Medical Rehabilitation to provide care, assess needs, and support rehabilitation goals across day and night shifts.

The role requires current Ontario nursing registration, a Practical Nursing Diploma with IV administration, and BCLS certification. Collaboration with RNs is essential to ensure safe, effective care for a geriatric population.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration as part of curriculum or certificate if not included in diploma.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Ability to function to full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess care needs.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure safe and effective care.
• Care for less complex clients with predictable outcomes.
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities and organize work.
• Maintain knowledge of transfers and lifts.
• Utilize basic computer skills and patient information systems.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Transfers & lifts

Computer literacy

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Job description

Position Details Job Number: JR02333 Department: Medical Rehabilitation 8 Tower 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): $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: 2026-10-06 Closing Date: 2026-10-13

Job Description

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.
• 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.
• 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 Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
• Basic skill level with computers MS Word Internet searches data entry and patient information systems.
• Good work performance and attendance record is essential.

Medical Rehabilitation-specific Qualifications

• Previous nursing experience in rehabilitation required; additional previous clinical nursing experience in acute medical/surgical care settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients with chronic respiratory conditions and interest in working with geriatric population 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.