St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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2 Jobs

2,853 Employees

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Company Name: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Six Nations
Job Description: **Job title:** Registered Nurse – Dialysis Centre (Six Nations Satellite Hemodialysis Unit) **Role Summary:** Deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered dialysis care for adults and older adults, including assessment, treatment, monitoring, and palliative support. Lead clinical decisions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain high standards of safety and quality in a rotating shift environment. **Expactations:** 2+ years of Registered Nurse experience in a clinical setting; current Ontario RN registration; BCLS/HCP certification; experience with complex, high‑acuity patients, especially seniors; demonstrated ability to work independently in a rotating shift schedule (7.5–10 hr shifts, days/evenings). **Key Responsibilities:** • Assess clients’ medical histories, vital signs, and dialytic needs. • Administer dialysis therapy, medications, and related treatments. • Monitor and manage complications, crisis situations, and emergency responses. • Document care in electronic patient information systems and incident reporting tools. • Educate clients and families on dialysis care, lifestyle modifications, and self‑management. • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and other team members to devise and adjust care plans. • Uphold infection control, safety protocols, and environmental standards. • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education. **Required Skills:** • Clinical nursing competence in dialysis and high‑acuity care. • BCLS/HCP knowledge and emergency response skills. • Sophisticated communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. • Crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and patient advocacy. • Leadership, critical thinking, and team‑building. • Computer literacy – MS Word, data entry, patient‑information systems, incident reporting. **Required Education & Certifications:** • Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. • Diploma or degree in Nursing (BSc⁺). • BCLS or HCP certification. • Membership in a professional nursing association (e.g., RNAO, CNA) preferred.

Company Name: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse - Forensic Psychiatry (M3)
Job Description: **Job Title:** Registered Practical Nurse – Forensic Psychiatry (M3) **Role Summary:** Provide nursing care to mentally disordered adult offenders within a forensic psychiatry setting. Operate under the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver basic assessment, treatment, prevention, education, and supportive services. Focus on risk management, rehabilitation, and reducing restraint/seclusion. **Expectations:** - Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based psychiatric nursing care. - Maintain strict compliance with the Mental Health Act, Criminal Code, and other relevant legislation. - Demonstrate competency in crisis prevention, trauma‑informed practice, and non‑violent de‑escalation. - Commit to professional development and continuous quality improvement. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct basic assessments and implement care plans for offenders. - Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage infection control in accordance with aseptic techniques. - Provide therapeutic communication, counseling, and education to patients and families. - Collaborate with the Registered Nurse and allied health team for interdisciplinary treatment planning. - Use forensic risk assessment tools (e.g., HARM, AIS) in evaluating and monitoring patient risk. - Participate in shift rotations (12‑hour daytime or nighttime) and maintain accurate, timely documentation. - Encourage and facilitate the transition to outpatient and community reintegration services. - Adhere to custody and care protocols for legally detained individuals. - Apply non‑violent crisis intervention techniques and respond safely to emergencies. - Contribute to risk management and policy compliance activities. **Required Skills:** - Clinical knowledge of psychiatric disorders and current treatment modalities. - Proficiency in medication administration, CPR, aseptic techniques, and basic nursing procedures. - Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for assessment reporting and interdisciplinary collaboration. - Computer literacy: MS Word, internet searches, data entry, and electronic patient record systems. - Problem‑solving, organization, and priority‑setting abilities. - Empathy, non‑judgmental attitude, cultural sensitivity, and respect for patient dignity. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. - Completion of a provincially recognized Registered Practical Nurse program. - CPR certification. - Asepsis Techniques certification. - Medication Administration certification. - Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (or equivalent completion during orientation). - Certificate in Mental Health Nursing preferred. - Minimum one year of recent psychiatric or forensic nursing clinical experience.