Registered Practical Nurse - SHF

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Satellite Health Facility in Hamilton seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to provide nursing care for non-acute, elderly patients with complex needs. You will monitor health status, perform assessments, and collaborate with RNs to adjust care plans.

Telemetry knowledge and IV medications experience are valued. The role requires active registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, a Practical Nursing Diploma with IV training, and BCLS/HCP certification.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Diploma or certificate in Practical Nursing with IV medication training.
• Minimum 1 year of related clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and monitor patient needs.
• Assess acuity changes and consult with RN for next steps.
• Care for less complex, predictable patients within the unit.
• Document care and communicate with patients, families, and health team.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma (with IV meds)

Registration with CNO of Ontario

BCLS/HCP certification

Tools

MS Word

Telemetric monitoring

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR02554Department:Satellite Health Facility SHF Medical Unit SJHHThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown)Job Type:Regular, Full timeContract Duration: (If applicable)0 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:CUPE Local 786Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$36.63 - $39.8ScheduleWork Days:Holidays, Monday to Sunday, WeekendsTime of Day:Days, NightsShift:Hours -12, RotatingShift Start: (If applicable)AM 07:00, PM 19:00Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-10-20Closing Date:2026-10-27Job DescriptionUnit 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 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]).