At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to neonates in a dynamic NICU environment.
- Company: St. Joseph's Health System, committed to equity and inclusiveness.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to patient safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable infants and their families.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with recent neonatal experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 41.15 - 58.98 $ per hour.
Position Details
- Job Number: JR02533
- Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
- Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time
- Contract Duration: 20 months
- Number of Positions: 1
- Union: ONA Local 75
- Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $41.15 - $58.98
- Schedule Work Days: Monday to Sunday
- Time of Day: Days, Nights
- Shift: Hours - 12
- Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy
- Application Dates: Opening Date: 2026-10-20, Closing Date: 2026-10-27
Unit Profile
The Special Care Nursery (SCN) at SJHH is a level 2B unit with 15 funded beds which provides comprehensive care to neonates. Within the SCN we care for neonates requiring various types of care including but not limited to respiratory support, feeding and development, hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in delivering a full range of care and treatment to patients/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity, and less predictable outcomes.
Qualifications
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Current BCLS/HCP certification required
- RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred
- Minimum of one year recent experience (within last 2 years) in perinatal nursing
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and judgement required to provide a full range of care and treatment in the clinical area of practice to patients/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity, and less predictable outcomes required
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families required
- Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients required
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work in response to patient/client and unit needs
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement required
- Demonstrated basic skill level with computers (MS Word, incident reporting systems, internet searches, data entry, and patient information systems) required
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to crisis intervention and conflict resolution required
- Demonstrated strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, team building, and interpersonal skills required
Special Care Nursery Level IIb - specific Qualifications
- Recent (within the last 2 years) Level II or III Neonatal nursing experience
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification
- Perinatal and/or Neonatal Nursing certificate from a recognized College program (evidence of completion or in progress)
- Breastfeeding Certificate from a recognized College program or evidence of other formal breastfeeding education
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation is considered an asset
- Perinatal Nursing Certification from the Canadian Nurses Association is considered an asset
- Willingness and ability to cross-train within the Women’s and Infants’ program citing a secondary area of interest
- Demonstrated knowledge of neonatal physiology and care of the preterm and/or acutely ill neonate
St. Joseph's Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Registered Nurse – NICU in Hamilton employer: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
St. Joseph’s Health System is an exceptional employer that prioritizes equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within its workplace culture. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the organization offers meaningful opportunities for advancement in the field of healthcare philanthropy. Located in a supportive environment, employees benefit from a hybrid work model, collaborative team dynamics, and the chance to make a significant impact through their contributions to major and principal giving programs.
Contact Details:
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Recruitment Team
