Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse provides patient care within an interdisciplinary team in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies. They work under the direction of and in collaboration with RNs and Case Managers to meet patient needs.
Our Behavioural Health Program nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of this interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse provides patient care in accordance with the standards of The College of Nurses of Ontario, nursing standards and policies/procedures at St. Peter's Hospital and current Gerontological Nursing Practice. Reporting to the Clinical Manager or delegate, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the direction of and in collaboration with the RN and/or Case Manager.
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 Experience working with patients with dementia preferred
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Experience working with patients with dementia and knowledge of Gentle Persuasive Approaches are preferred.
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.
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