• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Three years of clinical experience in the care of patients with Palliative Care and medically complex needs
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions - both patient conditions and environmental conditions.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and preceptorship of nursing students.
• Strong assessment skills for patients and families with complex needs.
• Ability to attend work regularly; demonstrated by an acceptable attendance record.

Rotating days, nights, evenings, weekends and holidays

This position is temporary until December 2025.

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 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

The Registered Nurse in our Palliative Care program is accountable to the Clinical Manager or delegate and will provide nursing care to the patients in St. Peter's Hospital. The RN will also be an active member of the Health Care team and be skilled in caring for patients, maintaining quality of life, comfort and autonomy.

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse hospitals, we're providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. 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. 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.

St. Peter's Palliative Care Program is for patients who are nearing the end of life. Members of the Palliative Care team provide skilled, comprehensive and compassionate care for the dying and their families. Care focuses on maintaining the quality of life, comfort, autonomy and dignity of each patient through the assessment and management of potentially distressing symptoms.