Registered Nurse - 6 Surgical

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02403

Department:

Surgical Unit 6 Mary Grace

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

18 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:

Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-10-08

Closing Date:

2026-10-15

Job Description

Position Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for incorporating the College of Nurses of Ontario and unit-specific standards and competencies into nursing practice and is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team practicing as an advocate educator and direct caregiver

Qualifications
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
Applicants who have current acute Surgical experience in Gynecology Bariatric and GI will be given preference. Preference will be given to applicants with acute GI Medical experience.
Experience in specific skills is preferred i.e. PCA’s epidurals TPN ostomy care initiation and management of IV therapy.
Committed to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans.
Current BCLS/HCP certification required
Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
Demonstrated organizational abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Good attendance and work record is essential.
A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application.

Responsibilities
Base practice on nursing science and on content relevant to nursing from other sciences and humanities. The Registered Nurse continues to learn throughout his/her professional life demonstrating ongoing knowledge of evidence-based practice.
Employs advanced nursing knowledge in clinical practice decision making critical thinking leadership research utilization and resource management.
Applies critical thinking to integrate knowledge and technical skills in the provision of care to diverse patient populations as assigned.
Meet the ethical and legal requirements of professional practice.
Coordinates and participates in discharge planning.
Ensures effective communication between and among all relevant parties.
Uses teaching/learning principles effectively to engage in patient and family education.
Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy dignity and rights.
Promotes a safe environment and brings forward areas of concern and resolutions. This includes anticipating adverse events and preventing same or responding appropriately to minimize them.
Participates in hospital programme and unit based meetings councils and activities to support the mission vision philosophy and goals of the organization SJHH nursing and assigned area.
Coordinates care with CCAC when patient discharged to ensure care is adequately maintained.
Promotes a welcoming and safe learning environment for the orientation and ongoing education of new staff and learners through preceptorship/mentorship conferences and presentations.

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