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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Registered Practical Nurse - Thoracic

Hamilton, ON, Canada

$36.63 - $39.8 · Full-time

Within 25 km of Cambridge · About 24.9 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $36.63 - $39.8
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 27, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02519

Department:

Thoracic Surgery Unit 4 Tower

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

9 months

Number of Positions:

Union:

CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$36.63 - $39.8

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Sunday

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:

2026-10-20

Closing Date:

2026-10-27

Job Description

Position Summary
The Chest Unit is a 37 bed acute surgical unit that provides care for a variety of surgical patients. The unit houses the Regional Thoracics Centre for our area as well as our Head and Neck and the Surgical Stepdown Units (SSDU). Specialty medical and surgical services support patients with newly diagnosed disease including thoracic and head and neck cancer reconstructive and plastic surgery and the care of patients with progressive illness. Our 8-bed SSDU provides care for acutely ill surgical patients including those undergoing thoracic orthopaedic urology gynecology GI and General Surgical procedures. Our highly skilled and dedicated interprofessional team provide patient and family focused care and work to restore and maintain function in a highly collaborative and therapeutic care environment.

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
•A minimum of one year's recent acute surgical/medical nursing experience is required
•Current BCLS/HCP certification required
•Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
•Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
•Must be able to complete the orientation as required
•Completion of the Epidural/PCA pain management therapy course during orientation is required
•Completion of the venipuncture skill and demonstrated competency is required
•Ability to function to the full scope of practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario
•Ability to function in a changing fast paced environment
•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good interpersonal relationships and set own workload priorities
•Committed to customer service
•Demonstrated problem-solving and organization skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
•Preference will be given to applicants with recent experience in thoracic head and neck cardio-vascular surgery and plastic surgery
•Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuing education
•Good work performance and attendance record are essential

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).

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Responsibilities

Provide patient and family-focused care within the 37-bed acute surgical unit, including the Regional Thoracics Centre and Surgical Stepdown Unit. Collaborate with an interprofessional team to restore and maintain patient function while managing complex surgical procedures.

Requirements

Requires a Practical Nursing Diploma and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Candidates must have at least one year of recent acute surgical or medical nursing experience and current BCLS/HCP certification.

Skills

Registered Practical Nursing
Acute Surgical Nursing
IV Medication Administration
Patient Care
Interprofessional Collaboration
BCLS Certification
HCP Certification
Epidural Pain Management
PCA Pain Management
Venipuncture
Clinical Documentation
Patient Assessment
Critical Thinking
Communication
Organization
Problem-solving

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
Thoracic Surgery
Acute Care
Surgical Stepdown Unit
IV Medication
BCLS
HCP
Epidural
PCA
Venipuncture
College of Nurses of Ontario
Interdisciplinary Team
Patient Safety
Clinical Competency
Healthcare
Nursing
Oncology
Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Cardio-vascular Surgery

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