Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients within the Palliative Care program at St. Peter's Hospital. They serve as an active member of the health care team, focusing on maintaining patient quality of life, comfort, and autonomy.
The Registered Nurse in our Palliative Care program is accountable to the Clinical Manager or delegate and will provide nursing care to the patients in St. Peter's Hospital. The RN will also be an active member of the Health Care team and be skilled in caring for patients, maintaining quality of life, comfort and autonomy.
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Three years of clinical experience in the care of patients with Palliative Care and medically complex needs Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions - both patient conditions and environmental conditions.
Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and preceptorship of nursing students.
Strong assessment skills for patients and families with complex needs.
Ability to attend work regularly; demonstrated by an acceptable attendance record.
Candidates must be graduates of an approved School of Nursing and currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of three years of clinical experience in palliative care and medically complex needs is required.
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.