Surgical Unit RPN — Day/Night Shifts, Patient‑Centered Care

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

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide nursing care in the Surgical Unit across SJHH sites. The role supports health promotion, preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative care within a collaborative team.

You will work with an RN to monitor patient acuity, document care plans, and ensure safe, compassionate services. Required Ontario RPN registration, appropriate diplomas/certificates, and BCLS/HCP.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Diploma/certificate in Practical Nursing with IV medication certs as applicable.
• Experience with surgical, bariatric, GI, medical and geriatric patients preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to promote health and assess care needs.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure safe and effective care.
• Document care plans and monitor patient condition changes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma (Ontario)

IV medication administration certificate

Medication administration certificate

Tools

MS Word

Patient information systems

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide nursing care in the Surgical Unit across SJHH sites. The role supports health promotion, preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative care within a collaborative team.

You will work with an RN to monitor patient acuity, document care plans, and ensure safe, compassionate services. Required Ontario RPN registration, appropriate diplomas/certificates, and BCLS/HCP.