Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

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

Job summary

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide nursing care at the Satellite Health Facility in Hamilton.

The role involves supporting activity across medical units, assessing needs, and delivering preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitation care to elderly patients in transition. You will work with an interdisciplinary team, demonstrate clinical competence, maintain safety, and participate in continuing education.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario.
• Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year recent clinical nursing experience in acute medical nursing.
• Knowledge of telemetry monitoring and focused clinical assessment preferred.
• BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for clients to promote health and assess needs.
• Collaborate with RPN and RN to ensure safe and effective care.
• Support transitions and mobility for elderly patients.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration

Practical Nursing Diploma with IV certificate

Practical Nursing Certificate with medication administration & IV certificates

Tools

MS Word

Data entry

Patient information systems

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02550 Department: Satellite Health Facility SHF Medical Unit SJHH This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Satellite Health Facility (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: Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends 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: 2026-10-20 Closing Date: 2026-10-27

Unit Profile

The Satellite Health Facility (SHF) is an extension of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and is located at 150 King Street. The SHF is a temporary, off-site hospital facility where non-acute patients will continue to receive health care while they prepare to transition to other services or community-based facilities, such as retirement or long-term care homes. This unit is committed to providing high quality care to a diverse spectrum of patients with simple to complex medical issues. Patients are transferred to the SHF once the patient have been deemed medically stable and are awaiting transfer to alternative facilities or programs (ie. Long-Term Care Homes or Rehabilitation). Patients will continue to receive safe, quality health care in the new location and, along with their families, will be involved in discussions about their care pathway. The main focus of the SHF unit and our interdisciplinary team is special assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with special needs in order to achieve optimal wellness before they are discharged or while awaiting alternate levels of care in the community.

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.
• 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 Nursing Vision

St. Joseph's Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

Reason for Posting

This requisition was created to fill an existing vacancy. 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.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.