Registered Nurse - OP Dept

Job summary

The Registered Nurse coordinates and facilitates quality management for an outpatient population through skilled triage, assessment, and education. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and support to patients and their families.

Job details

Position Details Job Number: JR02327 Department: Outpatient Department This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: ONA Local 75 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 8 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-06 Closing Date: 2026-10-13 Job Description Position Summary The Registered Nurse working in the outpatient department coordinates and facilitates quality management of a broad-based outpatient population across the continuum of care. Through skilled triage and assessment education collaboration and coordination of healthcare and community resources the RN assists patients to achieve optimum functional health status and quality of life. Qualifications •Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required •Current BCLS/HCP certification required •RNAO CNA or other professional association membership preferred •Current certification in Intravenous therapy Venipuncture and Central Vascular Access Devices required •Minimum 3 years of recent related Ambulatory Care nursing experience with demonstrated knowledge skill and ability in the care of Ambulatory patients required •Apheresis experience preferred •Experience with minor procedure set-ups and assisting with procedures including venipuncture intravenous therapy medication administration aseptic technique •Charge Nurse coverage as assigned •Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families •Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred •Demonstrated knowledge skills and judgement required to provide a full range of care and treatment in the clinical area of practice to patients/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes required •Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families required •Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients required •Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client and unit needs •Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize the needs of a variety of clinics throughout the day •Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning professional development and continuous quality improvement required •Demonstrated basic skill level with computers MS Word incident reporting systems internet searches data entry and patient information systems required •Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution required •Demonstrated strong leadership problem solving critical thinking team building and interpersonal skills required 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).

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse coordinates and facilitates quality management for an outpatient population through skilled triage, assessment, and education. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and support to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and at least 3 years of recent related ambulatory care nursing experience. Required certifications include BCLS/HCP, intravenous therapy, venipuncture, and central vascular access device management.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Triage
• Patient assessment
• Intravenous therapy
• Venipuncture
• Central vascular access devices
• Ambulatory care
• Aseptic technique
• Medication administration
• Crisis intervention
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Team building
• Interpersonal skills
• Data entry
• Patient information systems
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Patient Assistance
• Organizational Skills
• Vascular Access Device
• Microsoft Word
• Apheresis
• Ambulatory Care Nursing
• Asepsis
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Communication
• Information Systems
• Conflict Resolution
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Crisis Intervention
• Critical Thinking
• Data Entry
• Intravenous Therapy
• High Acuity Medicine
• Incident Reporting
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Medication Administration
• Persuasive Communication
• Quality Management
• Team Building
• Registration
• Coordinating
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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