Registered Practical Nurse

The Integrated Stroke Model of care provides assessment and treatment to stroke patients along the continuum. The stroke system begins in acute care on the 24 bed unit on 7South at the General Site. Stroke recovery continues on B2North, a 28 bed unit in the Regional Rehabilitation Centre co-located at the HGH site. The team also works closely with the Restorative Care Program at St. Peter's Hospital where longer stay stroke rehabilitation occurs for some patients. Staff will have experience with skills in the treatment of stoke patients in both the acute and rehabilitation phases of the care continuum. This unique model provides improved access to best practice and rehabilitation care for all individuals who have suffered a stroke. 

As a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse will collaborate in the provision of therapeutic services for stroke clients. 

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

This position is temporary until April 2027.

1. Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse 
2. Holds current certificates in Medication Administration, Enteral Nutrition Via Gastrostomy Tube, Urinary Bladder Catheterization, Transcription of Physicians Orders, Advanced Wound Care and Airway Management, or has completed equivalent community college studies 
3. Demonstrated knowledge and 2 recent years therapeutic experience within the last 5 years with clients who have had a stroke 
4. Demonstrated knowledge and 2 recent years therapeutic experience within the last 5 years in the field of neurological rehabilitation with the stroke population 
5. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills 
6. Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary care and the principles of professional practice 
7. Demonstrates judgement in carrying out his or her role or function and is responsible and accountable for acting on the interpretation of data 
8. Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment and problem identifications 
9. Demonstrates ongoing personal professional education and development 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement