Job Description

Position Details

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Posting #:

32556

Department:

Surgical - 7 Mary Grace

Employee Type:

Temporary, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

16

Union:

ONA

Openings Remaining:

1

Schedule

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Work Days:

Monday to Sunday, Holidays

Time of Day:

Days, Nights

Shift:

Rotating, 12 hour

Shift Start:

Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

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Opening Date:

11/11/2025

Closing Date:

18/11/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

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UNIT PROFILE

The 7 Surgical Inpatient Unit at St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is a 40 bed acute surgical unit caring for a variety of surgical patients. Specialty surgical procedures include those of orthopaedic and urological perspective. Our highly skilled and dedicated interdisciplinary health professional team work collaboratively to provide care of patients in order to help restore and maintain function as quickly and safely as possible,

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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. A high level of collaboration between RN and RPN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RN 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required. Recent clinical experience with acute surgical inpatients required, within the last year (orthopaedic or urological experience preferred) 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 communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrated ability to set workload priorities and organize work in response to client /patient needs. Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts Demonstrated commitment of ongoing learning, professional development , and continuous quality improvement Basic skill with computers, MSWord. Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems Good work performance and attendance record is essential
St. Joseph's Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.



St. 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.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.