St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care to promote health and treat medical conditions for patients in the Alternate Level of Care unit. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and optimal wellness for elderly patients awaiting transition to other facilities.
Job Number: JR01853 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: CUPE Local 786
$35.91 - $39.02 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Hours -12 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 07:00 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-27
Closing Date: 2026-09-03
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 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.
• Minimum 1 year recent related clinical nursing experience working with older adult dementia and cognitively impaired patient populations preferred.
St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all 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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).
Candidates must hold a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a Practical Nursing Diploma or Certificate. A minimum of one year of recent clinical experience with older adult populations is preferred, along with current BCLS/HCP certification.
Market context
Registered Practical Nurse roles in Ontario’s ALC settings commonly seek nurses prepared for older adults, cognitive impairment, IV medications, and current College of Nurses of Ontario registration; BCLS/HCP certification can also strengthen candidacy. Competition may favor applicants who clearly document relevant experience and certifications, so verify each credential before applying. The requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving research time while you review the CAD 35.91–39.02 hourly range.