Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse provides person-centered care to patients in a medically complex unit while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for promoting positive patient outcomes and may assign tasks to unregulated care providers.
The Registered Practical Nurse on Medically Complex provides person-centred care and functions within the full scope of practice of the RPN by gaining the knowledge and skills to build upon foundational knowledge to promote the best possible psycho-social, emotional, and physical outcomes for patients on Medically Complex. The RPN collaborates with the RN using the College of Nurses of Ontario’s three-factor framework, and works closely with other nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team, and may assign tasks and elements of patient care to unregulated care providers. The RPN is supported by the Clinical Manager and other nurses including Registered Nurses, Nursing Case Managers, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Education and Development Clinician.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Gentle Persuasive Approaches (Basics Workshop) preferred Demonstrated competent nursing skill Basic computer knowledge Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in an effective, professional, caring manner Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Demonstrated nursing competence, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are 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.