Position Details

Posting #: 33782

Department: Neurostimulation Services

Employee Type: Regular, Part Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks Union: CUPE

Openings Remaining: 1

Reason for Posting: This is a new position.

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days

Shift: 7.5 hour

Shift Start: 8:00, 8:30 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 10/03/2026

Closing Date: 17/03/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Service Profile The Neurostimulation Service employs a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, nurses and research staff who assess and treat individuals primarily with unipolar depression and bipolar disorder. The Program optimizes ECT and rTMS with the aim of controlling the symptoms of a mood disorder, as well as supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of the person.

Position Summary The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the neurostimulation team to provide specialized treatment of ECT and rTMS to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Under direction from the Registered Nurse, basic knowledge, decision-making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care. The RPN will be committed to ongoing training and learning as it pertains to ECT and rTMS.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required.
• Successful completion of a provincially recognized educational program for a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Asepsis Technique and Medication Administration certificate required.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of patients with severe and persistent mental illness
• Minimum of 2 year recent related clinical experience in psychiatric mental health nursing is required; Mood Disorders experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Psychiatric Nursing, Mental Health and Mental Illness is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in treating and facilitating patients requiring ECT and rTMS.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience administering clinical scales such as HAM-D’s YMRS, YBOCS, RBANS, PANSS, START is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with professionalism and in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner with psychiatric patient to promote positive outcomes required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic communication and counselling with a clear ability to apply knowledge to practice.
• Demonstrated ability to document according to standards of nursing practice required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and integration of the BPG and Recovery Principles into day-to-day clinical practice required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current psychotropic medications including side effects is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with increased knowledge base of need for adherence to therapeutic boundaries required.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, workload management, and organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous quality improvement.
• Basic skill level with computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry, and patient information systems.
• Good work performance and attendance record required.
• Demonstrated competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of non-violent physical crisis interventions, trauma-informed care and other best practices available to promote healing and recovery.

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

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).