Registered Practical Nurse - Support

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton provides nursing care in the Emergency Department, focusing on less complex cases with predictable outcomes and collaborating closely with RNs to ensure safe, effective care.

This in-person, full-time role requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a Practical Nursing Diploma or Certificate with IV medication administration, and BCLS/HCP certification. ED experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Practical Nursing Diploma or Certificate with IV medication administration is required.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients/families and health-care team.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in ED to promote health and assess care needs.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure safe, effective care.
• Assist with patient transfers and lifts as needed.
• Utilize patient information systems and maintain documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization & organization

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Transfers & lifts knowledge

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma (Community College) with IV medication administration included

Practical Nursing Diploma + IV medication administration certificate

Practical Nursing Certificate + medication administration certificate + IV-medication certificate

Job description

## Registered Practical Nurse - SupportApply: In-Person: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR00030**Position Details****Job Number:**JR00030**Department:**Emergency Department ED**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**Time of Day:**Afternoons, Days, Nights**Shift:**Hours -12**Shift Start: (If applicable)**AM 07:00, AM 10:00, AM 11:00, PM 19:00**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-06-03**Closing Date:****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.*Full Time Support positions will be utilized to cover maternity leaves, medical leaves and other long-term leaves. The incumbent may be assigned to cover longer term or shorter term/episodic needs within the unit.***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.* 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.* Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential.**Emergency Department-specific Qualifications:*** Minimum 2 years recent related clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred**Reason for Posting:**This requisition is for an existing vacancySt. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our 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 of SJHH.