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.

The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on Hamilton’s beautiful mountain brow, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario. It offers a diverse set of patient care services including a comprehensive emergency department, medical and intensive care services, surgery oncology, hematology-oncology, stem cell transplants, orthopedics, arthroplasty, rehabilitation, and diagnostics. It serves a population of more than 2.3 million people. Its people are the foundation of its excellence with a welcoming and supportive culture. Put it all together and the Juravinski is the place to grow your career.

As a valued member of the Emergency Department at Juravinski Hospital, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides clinical support and direct care according to the scope and standards set out in the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Guideline. The RPN will provide high quality nursing care to patients in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. The RPN is responsible for assessing care needs, implementing the health care plan and reporting any changes in a patient’s status. Our RPNs participate in continued education and completion and maintenance of certifications associated with the identified nursing skills and complete learning plans to achieve those goals.

As a valued member of the Emergency Department at Juravinski Hospital, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides clinical support and direct care according to the scope and standards set out in the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Guideline. The RPN will provide high quality nursing care to patients in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. The RPN is responsible for assessing care needs, implementing the health care plan and reporting any changes in a patient’s status. Our RPNs participate in continued education and completion and maintenance of certifications associated with the identified nursing skills and complete learning plans to achieve those goals.

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

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

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Recent (within 2 years) Emergency Department experience as a Registered Practical Nurse required

Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, physical assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, transcribing physician orders and ECG application
Documented completion of a recognized IV administration and IV Management, Venipuncture and Blood and Blood Products Administration course

Demonstrated ability to function in working with an interdisciplinary team including nursing collaboration with Registered Nurses and other members of the health care team

Demonstrated ability to function in environments that are fast-paced and that have moderately complex care requirements

Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team

Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs

Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts protocols/practices

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

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Recent (within 2 years) Emergency Department experience as a Registered Practical Nurse required

Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, physical assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, transcribing physician orders and ECG application
Documented completion of a recognized IV administration and IV Management, Venipuncture and Blood and Blood Products Administration course

Demonstrated ability to function in working with an interdisciplinary team including nursing collaboration with Registered Nurses and other members of the health care team

Demonstrated ability to function in environments that are fast-paced and that have moderately complex care requirements

Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team

Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs

Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts protocols/practices

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