Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

Located in Hamilton’s downtown core, Hamilton General Hospital provides leading edge care and is home to a number of regional referral programs. The neurosciences and trauma program is a provincial leader in both volume and complexity of care provided. The HGH stroke program has pioneered an integrated approach to care, and our burn treatment program is one of only two in Ontario. The cardiac and vascular program performs more heart surgeries and procedures than any other facility in the province.

The inpatient neuroscience program on 7 South supports 26 acute stroke and 5 neurology beds. As one of the 11 Regional Stroke Centres in Ontario, it provides tertiary level acute stroke care to the 2.3 Million people within the region. It works with organizations within the region to provide access to best practice stroke care based on the Canadian Stroke Best Practices Recommendations. The Hamilton General Hospital admits over 1000 acute stroke patients annually and ensures that patients who present with stroke from all HHS sites, St. Joseph’s Health Care Hamilton and Haldimand War Memorial have access to best practice acute stroke care.

Our Registered Practical Nurses develop and practice their skills in caring for stroke and Neurology patients in the acute phase of stroke care. Our unique care model provides opportunities for enhanced continuity of patient care through a specialized unit dedicated to the management of Stroke and Neurology patients with dynamic and strong interdisciplinary teams. As a member of the healthcare team in this unique model of care, the Registered Practical Nurse uses a client centered approach to patient care and provides nursing care within the Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice and the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care.

Our Registered Practical Nurses develop and practice their skills in caring for stroke and Neurology patients in the acute phase of stroke care. Our unique care model provides opportunities for enhanced continuity of patient care through a specialized unit dedicated to the management of Stroke and Neurology patients with dynamic and strong interdisciplinary teams. As a member of the healthcare team in this unique model of care, the Registered Practical Nurse uses a client centered approach to patient care and provides nursing care within the Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice and the Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care.

Rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays.

This position is temporary until October 2026.

Rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays.

This position is temporary until October 2026.

Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse

Current Medication Administration and Asepsis certificates

Current certificates or current Community College studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, IV administration, venipuncture, and management, transcribing physician orders

Current Heart and Stroke Foundation BCLS certification or equivalent

Completion of Physical Assessment Course

Minimum 2 years, recent experience in an acute adult medical/surgical unit, preferably with Stroke/Neurology patients

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving

Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team when the patients conditions changes

Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development

Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse

Current Medication Administration and Asepsis certificates

Current certificates or current Community College studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, IV administration, venipuncture, and management, transcribing physician orders

Current Heart and Stroke Foundation BCLS certification or equivalent

Completion of Physical Assessment Course

Minimum 2 years, recent experience in an acute adult medical/surgical unit, preferably with Stroke/Neurology patients

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving

Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team when the patients conditions changes

Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement