Description
Position Details
Posting #: 32427
Department: General Internal Medicine Central Teaching Unit – 4 Bishop Dowling
Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52
Union: ONA
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule
- Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays
- Time of Day: Days, Nights
- Shift: 7.5 hour, 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
- Opening Date: 30/09/2025
- Closing Date: 07/10/2025
- Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
Temporary assignment until approximately October 2026
Unit Profile
The General Internal Medicine Program is comprised of multiple highly-rated Clinical Teaching Units (CTUs) focusing on acute medical care and geriatric assessment. The Program provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care to a diverse patient mix embracing all age categories, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities and education levels. The patient population served by the General Internal Medicine interdisciplinary team includes patients with undifferentiated medical illnesses, multiple co-morbidities requiring expertise outside the scope of a single primary care physician, specialist or sub-specialist that can be acute or chronic in nature. Our skilled and dedicated interdisciplinary health professional team work collaboratively to provide high quality, safe, ethical and effective care to the patients and families we serve.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in the delivering a full range of care and treatment to patient/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity and less predictable outcomes.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Current BCLS/HCP certification required
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
- RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred
- Recent related general medicine and/or geriatric nursing experience preferred
General Internal Medicine-specific Qualifications
- Recent related nursing experience in a clinical teaching environment working with a multidisciplinary team preferred
- Current CPI training an asset
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a fast-paced admission and rapid patient turnover environment required
- Demonstrated ability to organize and deliver nursing care activities utilizing a total patient care approach required
- Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and adapt to crisis situations and change required
St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision
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)
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.