Unit Summary
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Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
Located in central Hamilton, St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH) provides complex continuing care across various inpatient program including palliative care, restorative rehabilitation, complex medical and behavioral care. Our Medically Complex Care unit is a large 63-bed unit. Our interdisciplinary team provides care for adult patients following their acute phase of care, who have multiple or complex medical needs which may include tracheostomies and complex wounds.
Medically Complex patients require interventions to obtain medical optimization in order to prepare them for discharge back to the community. The longer length of stay allows nurses to get to know their patients as persons and form professional working relationships with both the patient and their family. Educational opportunities are plenty, and since we host many students from several disciplines, there are opportunities to become a preceptor.
We offer a friendly team environment.
The Registered Nurse on Medically Complex provides person-centered care to patients and is seen as a role model for their colleagues. The RN provides guidance and support to other nurses and is prepared to take on the leadership of the charge nurse role on the unit and to collaborate with other nurses within SPH as needed. The RN communicates and coordinates closely with both nurses and members of the multidisciplinary team to promote the best possible psycho-social, emotional, and physical outcomes for patients on Medically Complex.
The RN is supported by the Clinical Manager and other nurses including Registered Practical Nurses, Nursing Case Managers, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Education and Development Clinician.
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
This position is temporary until June 2027.
QualificationsCurrent Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (Basics Workshop) preferred
Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Gerontological Nursing preferred
Physical assessment skills and ability to detect changing health status
Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in an effective, professional, caring manner
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills, ongoing professional development
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
Ability to attend work regularly; demonstrated by an acceptable attendance record
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…
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