Registered Practical Nurse - Mother Baby

Position Details

Job Number: JR01577 Department: Mother and Baby Combined Care Unit This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 16 months

Number of positions: 1 Union: CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate

$35.91 - $39.02 Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Hours -12 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:00, PM 19:00 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-06

Closing Date: 2026-08-13

Job Description

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) 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. The RPN 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. A high level of collaboration between RPN and RN is required to ensure safe and effective care. The RPN provides care for less complex clients whose outcomes are more predictable and risk for negative outcomes is low. The RPN is accountable to recognize changes in acuity and/or complexity in client needs and consulting with a Registered Nurse (RN) in determining next steps in provision of care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required AND
• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum OR
• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program if this content was not included in the basic diploma educational curriculum OR
• Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited college program a medication administration certificate and an IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program
• Applicants must hold current registration in the Province of Ontario including Asepsis Techniques and Medication Administration Certification
• Recent clinical experience (within the last 2 years) in Maternal-Newborn nursing
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification or commitment to successfully complete within 3 months of employment
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: a)Perinatal Nursing Certificate from a recognized College or C.N.A. certification b)Breastfeeding Certificate from a recognized College program c)International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation
• Willingness and ability to cross-train within the maternal newborn program citing a secondary area of interest
• General Nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully maintain good interpersonal relationships and set own workload priorities
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organization skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated organizational interpersonal communication teaching problem-solving and delegation skills
• Preference will be given to applicants with recent maternal-newborn experience and Perinatal & Breastfeeding courses
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and learning related to the nursing care of childbearing women newborns children and their families
• Good work performance and demonstrated good attendance record are essential
• A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application 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.