Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse provides leadership in coordinating nursing care for patients with multisystem medical conditions in critical care settings. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care to patients and their families.
As a valued member of the Emergency, Medicine and Critical Care healthcare team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership in the coordination of nursing care for patients with multisystem medical conditions including Diabetes, Dementia, Stroke and Acute Coronary syndromes. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and community agencies, the RN provides compassionate and dedicated quality care for patients and their families. In accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and HHS’ mission, vision and values, the RN improves the health of our patients and residents through evidence-based clinical practice in healthcare delivery.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Recent 3-5 years’ experience in an acute care setting preferred Hamilton Health Sciences’ Critical Practice Orientation (CPO) training or external equivalent required Recent critical care experience preferred Experience and skill in ECG (3 lead and 12 lead) interpretation, hemodynamic pressure monitoring, the care of non-invasive ventilated patients and defibrillation Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and leadership skills Knowledge of the nursing care plan and evidence of ability to utilize problem-solving and critical-thinking techniques effectively in acute medical and critical care settings Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and shifting demands Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Recent experience in an acute or critical care setting is preferred, along with proficiency in ECG interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring.
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.