St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse provides evidence-informed care and rehabilitation to elderly patients with complex medical needs in an Alternate Level of Care unit. They collaborate with an inter-professional team to maintain optimal patient function and manage high-acuity cases.
Job Number: JR01379 Department: ALC Unit 6 Tower and 2 Marian This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months
Number of positions: 1 Union: ONA Local 75
$41.15 - $58.98 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Hours -12 Shift Start: (If applicable)
Closing Date: 2026-07-30
Unit Profile: The Alternate Level of Care (ALC) unit is committed to providing high quality care to a diverse spectrum of patients with simple to complex medical issues. Patients are transferred to the ALC unit once they have been deemed medically stable and are awaiting transfer to alternative facilities or programs (ie. Long-Term Care Homes or Rehabilitation). The main focus of the ALC unit and our interdisciplinary team is special assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with special needs in order to achieve optimal wellness before they are discharged or while awaiting alternate levels of care in the community.
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.
Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCLS/HCP certification. Experience in general medicine or geriatric nursing and proficiency in patient information systems are preferred.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.