Registered Practical Nurse - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

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Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.

We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research, ranked fourth in Canada and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers. The Juravinski MRI department specializes in Adult Oncology.

As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide high quality nursing care to patients in collaboration with the MRI Technologist. The RPN will participate in continued education and completion and maintenance of certifications associated with the identified nursing skills and complete learning plans to achieve these goals.

Days, Evenings, Weekends, Nights, Holidays

This is a temporary position until October 2025.

1. Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
2. Documented completion of a recognized IV administration and IV Management, Venipuncture and Blood and Blood Products Administration course
3. Current CPR Certificate
4. Two years of relevant nursing experience (within the last 2 years)
5. Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary team
6. Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team
7. Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient needs
8. Demonstrated knowledge of transfers and lifts protocols/practices

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services

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.

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 HR Operations at , Ext 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