Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Bariatrics

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a temporary, part-time role at the West 5th Campus. The RPN will deliver nursing care for bariatric patients, assess needs, and collaborate with RNs to ensure safe, effective care.

Opportunities focus on preventive, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitation approaches. Applicants must hold a Practical Nursing Diploma with IV medication administration, a current CNO registration, BCLS, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Education in practical nursing with IV med administration certificate if not in basic diploma.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required and up-to-date.
• Ability to function to full nursing scope and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess care needs.
• Collaborate with RN for safe and effective patient care planning.
• Document care plans and interventions accurately in the system.
• Support bariatric program patients with education and transfers as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

IV medication administration certificate

BCLS certification

Tools

MS Word

Electronic Health Records

Patient information systems

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR01564Department:Surgical Bariatrics ClinicThis position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Part timeContract Duration: (If applicable)7 monthsNumber of Positions:1Union:CUPE Local 786Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$35.91 - $39.02ScheduleWork Days:Monday to FridayTime of Day:DaysShift:Hours - 7.5Shift Start: (If applicable)AM 07:00, AM 07:30, AM 08:00Reason for Posting:Posting is for a new roleApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-08-18Closing Date:2026-08-25Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe 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 the 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.•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.•Basic skill level with computers MS Word Internet searches data entry and patient information systems.•Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.•Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.Bariatric Program-specific Qualifications:• Minimum two years' experience in a collaborative RN/RPN practice model preferably in an outpatient clinical setting• Previous experience in the area of bariatric surgery and medicine including patient and family educationSt. 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]).