Jobs in Hamilton, Canada

Number of Openings: 3

Division: Nursing

Full/Part Time/Casual: Full Time

Program: Visiting Nursing

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Location: Hamilton

Union: LIUNA

Hours of Work: Days shift (8am-4pm)
*approx. 75 hours bi-weekly
*weekend rotation 1/3

Posting Date: January 27, 2025

Closing Date: February 3rd, 2025

Wages: LIUNA Union Wage Grid
$26.72 - $28.97

French Language Skill Requirement: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY:

St. Joseph’s Home Care is dedicated to providing quality and compassionate care to individuals in their homes and/or alternative settings on a visiting or shift care basis. Registered Practical Nurses enhance the life of their clients by providing a range of care to clients with predictable outcomes, within the framework of SJHC’s policies and procedures and the standards of practice prescribed by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Through their work, Registered Practical Nurses contribute to the healing and independence of their clients and promote the continual improvement of the overall health of the community.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Providing quality nursing care, within the scope of practice and in accordance with the professional regulating body.
• Maintaining knowledge and compliance to the Professional Standards.
• Following nursing processes and practices in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensuring the maintenance of high-quality nursing skills, applying current knowledge to nursing care.
• Complying with all SJHC nursing practices, processes and work instructions.
• Reviewing and following the plan of nursing care, including discharge plans.
• Engaging in consultation / liaison with clients, their families/caregivers, physical, multi-discipline team members, and other external stakeholders as required (e.g., HCCSS, ICC Care Coordinators).
• Evaluating and monitoring care plans on an ongoing basis.
• Assisting other clinical programs if requested or required.
• Participating in regular and ongoing professional development / learning opportunities.
• Completing self-appraisals in keeping with the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice and SJHC internal practices.
• Acting as an advocate for patients, families and their caregivers.
• Completing comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Conducting virtual care visits as necessary to program and/or scope of practice.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Completing program, clinical or organizational documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participating in organizational learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Engaging on organizational working groups as appropriate.
• Effectively utilizing organizational tools, software, devices in the application of daily work.
• Willingness and ability to provide care in various geographical locations and patient care environments.
• Willingness and ability to act as coach/mentor/Preceptor to new nurses.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates mission, vision and values.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to engage in effective problem solving.
• Superior communication skills both verbal and written.
• Positive and professional, with a “can do” attitude.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong knowledge of quality outcomes and streaming processes.
• Superior organizational and planning skills.
• Maintaining ongoing compliance to corporate policies and procedures.

KEY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program + IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum OR
• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program + IV medication administration certificate OR
• Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited college program + a medication administration certificate + an IV medication administration certificate.
• Current and unrestricted RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - required
• Previous experience with specific nursing care (palliative, diabetic, COPD, etc.) - preferred

St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform the hiring manager before your interview.