The 6 South Surgical Trauma Unit, located in Hamilton’s downtown Hamilton General Hospital is a fast paced, 35 bed unit including 6 step down beds with cardiac monitoring. This distinctive unit cares for a variety of patient populations including: trauma, general surgery, ENT, and urology patients. On 6 South the patient population is multi-system, often with high- acuity, creating an environment that is fast-paced and dynamic. The regional trauma program serves the community of Hamilton as well as surrounding areas.
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.
Our 6 South nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of this interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse collaborates to provide both pre and post-operative care to the adult patient population cared for on the unit. Additionally, the Registered Practical Nurse supports the specialized day-to-day needs of patients who have experienced a traumatic injury of various origins through provision of care in the acute phase of the care continuum.
Our 6 South nurses are set up for success and go through a comprehensive onsite orientation program, led by experienced health care professionals and educators. As a member of this interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse collaborates to provide both pre and post-operative care to the adult patient population cared for on the unit. Additionally, the Registered Practical Nurse supports the specialized day-to-day needs of patients who have experienced a traumatic injury of various origins through provision of care in the acute phase of the care continuum.
Rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays.
This position is temporary until August 2027.
Rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays.
This position is temporary until August 2027.
Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Medication Administration and Asepsis certificates
Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, IV administration and IV management, transcribing physician orders
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or equivalent
Completion of Physical Assessment Course
Recent experience (2 years) in an acute adult surgical unit
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving
Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team when the patient’s condition changes
Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development
Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current Medication Administration and Asepsis certificates
Current certificates or current community college studies in asepsis, wound care, airway management, complex wound care, patient assessment, urinary catheterization, administering enteral feeds, medication administration, IV administration and IV management, transcribing physician orders
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or equivalent
Completion of Physical Assessment Course
Recent experience (2 years) in an acute adult surgical unit
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment, problem identification and problem solving
Ability to prioritize and collaborate with the team when the patient’s condition changes
Evidence of commitment to professional practice and ongoing professional development
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 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 Human Resources 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