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.

Located in Hamilton’s downtown core, Hamilton General Hospital provides leading edge care and is home to a number of regional referral programs. The neurosciences and trauma program is a provincial leader in both volume and complexity of care provided. The HGH stroke program has pioneered an integrated approach to care, and our burn treatment program is one of only two in Ontario. The cardiac and vascular program performs more heart surgeries and procedures than any other facility in the province.

The Short Stay Medical Unit (SSMU) is an active adult general internal medicine unit that is a part of our Acute Medicine Program at the Hamilton General Hospital. The Short Stay Medicine Unit (SSMU) works with an interdisciplinary team approach to provide care to an acutely ill, primarily geriatric 65 , patient population, including patients with multi-system chronic illnesses.

Using a client-centered approach, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership in the coordination and evaluation of nursing care of patients with multisystem medical conditions awaiting transition to the community setting. The RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and community agencies to coordinate care and education of patients and their families. In this fast-paced environment, admitted patients are typically discharged within 72 hours or less. Through evidence-based clinical practice and strong leadership in healthcare delivery, the RN sets the standards of excellence in the care of patients at HHS. The RN establishes and implements education plans with and for patients and families and acts as an accessible and knowledgeable resource for patients and their families.

Using a client-centered approach, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership in the coordination and evaluation of nursing care of patients with multisystem medical conditions awaiting transition to the community setting. The RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and community agencies to coordinate care and education of patients and their families. In this fast-paced environment, admitted patients are typically discharged within 72 hours or less. Through evidence-based clinical practice and strong leadership in healthcare delivery, the RN sets the standards of excellence in the care of patients at HHS. The RN establishes and implements education plans with and for patients and families and acts as an accessible and knowledgeable resource for patients and their families.

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered NurseCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificationHHS’ Critical Practice Orientation (CPO) Telemetry education and experience would be an assetMinimum one (1) year nursing experience in a medical setting within the last 2 years preferredKnowledge of the current nursing assessment and management of adult and geriatric medicine patients, including rehabilitative approaches to patient careUnderstanding of and commitment to applying principles of Senior Friendly CareDemonstrated leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, communication, organizational, problem identification and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare teamDemonstrated ability to manage multiple and shifting demandsCommitment to providing Excellent Patient ExperiencesCommitment to ongoing learningEvidence of consistent attendance and punctualityCurrent Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered NurseCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificationHHS’ Critical Practice Orientation (CPO) Telemetry education and experience would be an assetMinimum one (1) year nursing experience in a medical setting within the last 2 years preferredKnowledge of the current nursing assessment and management of adult and geriatric medicine patients, including rehabilitative approaches to patient careUnderstanding of and commitment to applying principles of Senior Friendly CareDemonstrated leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, communication, organizational, problem identification and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare teamDemonstrated ability to manage multiple and shifting demandsCommitment to providing Excellent Patient ExperiencesCommitment to ongoing learningEvidence of consistent attendance and punctuality

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 Services 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

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