Registered Nurse- Support

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$41–$59 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Registered Nurse provides patient-centered, evidence-informed care to support health and treat conditions across various stages of maternal and neonatal care. They collaborate with an inter-professional team to deliver high-acuity care while maintaining professional standards and continuous quality improvement.

Job details

Position Details Job Number: JR02501 Department: Women and Infants Resource Team 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 Sunday Time of Day: Days, Nights Shift: Rotating Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-10-15 Closing Date: 2026-10-22 Job Description Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in the delivering a full range of care and treatment to patient/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity and less predictable outcomes. Qualifications: •Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required •Current BCLS/HCP certification required •RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred • Minimum of one year recent experience in a Birthing Unit, Post Partum/Combined Care Unit, and/or Level II or III NICU/SCN •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 •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 RN Support-specific Qualifications: •Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification •Maternal/Fetal Health surveillance experience •Perinatal/neonatal nursing certificate (completed or in progress) •Breastfeeding certificate from recognized program Preference will be given to candidates who have completed or are in process of obtaining the following: a) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation b) Canadian Nurses' Association certification in Perinatal Nursing •Demonstrated knowledge of maternal/fetal physiology and care of the pregnant woman throughout the antenatal/labour/delivery stages of care •Demonstrated knowledge of maternal/newborn physiology and care of the mother/baby dyad •Demonstrated knowledge of neonatal physiology and care of the preterm and/or acutely ill neonate 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).

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and at least one year of recent experience in birthing, postpartum, or NICU settings. Additional requirements include BCLS/HCP certification and demonstrated skills in maternal/fetal physiology and neonatal care.