Registered Nurse

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Job :
  Registered Nurse - Wentworth Lodge
• Union: ONA Local 50 Lodges
• Job Description  #: 1328
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at by 4:00 p.m. on June 17, 2026.
• Duration:
  Permanent Part-Time
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy. One (1) Permanent Part-time.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life‑long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction.

• Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles.
• Assess residents' conditions through recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs and where appropriate, institute remedial health measures.
• Assume responsibility for the nursing care of the acutely ill residents. Assist the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
• Responsible for prescribed medication’s processing and checking incoming supplies. Responsible for Emergency Medication Box supplies.
• Participate in medication administration to residents.
• Supervise the medication administration by R.P.N. staff.
• Responsible for treatments as prescribed and supervision of R.P.N. staff assisting with treatments.
• Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys and shift count in accordance with controlled drug policy.
• Observe, report and record symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care.
• Assume responsibility for proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents.
• With the team, develop and maintain up-to-date MDS Assessments, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPS) and corresponding Resident Care Plans.
• Ensure that incident/accident reports are completed with appropriate follow‑up.
• Assist in maintaining a physical and psycho‑social environment which meets the needs of the residents.
• Participate as clinical preceptor for students.
• Assist in teaching residents good health habits.
• Assist in maintaining adequate standards of cleanliness.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with residents, residents' families and visitors. Identify and understand the needs of residents.
• Assist with in‑service education of nursing personnel, and where appropriate, assist in nursing research. Direct and supervise the Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers.
• In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, and/or assistant, prepare the nursing schedule for the unit. Establish and maintain good working relationships with all personnel in the home and external agencies.
• Ensure that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, materials and/or procedures…