Registered Practical Nurse - Hamilton

About Us

Clinical Staffing Supports connects qualified healthcare, nursing, behavioural, and community support professionals with organizations dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We work with hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community-based organizations to support individuals with diverse medical, mental health, behavioural, and complex care needs. Our focus is on connecting skilled nursing professionals with healthcare environments where their clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient-centred care can make a meaningful difference.

The Role

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) who are passionate about providing high-quality nursing care in hospital environments.

In this role, you will provide direct patient care, conduct nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective care delivery. You will support patients with diverse medical and healthcare needs while contributing to a positive, therapeutic, and patient-centred environment.

Potential practice areas include medical-surgical units, rehabilitation, mental health, complex continuing care, and other hospital departments, depending on clinical experience, competencies, and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in accordance with individualized care plans and established clinical protocols.
Conduct nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in patient conditions requiring further assessment or intervention.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, within the RPN scope of practice and individual competence.
Collaborate with Registered Nurses (RNs), physicians, allied healthcare professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, and other patient needs while promoting independence and dignity.
Monitor patient responses to medications, treatments, and nursing interventions, reporting significant changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
Perform wound care, specimen collection, and other nursing procedures within professional scope, demonstrated competence, and organizational policies.
Support patients experiencing acute and chronic medical conditions, mental health challenges, or complex healthcare needs.
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient acuity, clinical emergencies, and safety concerns.
Apply infection prevention and control measures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment and adherence to hospital safety protocols.
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medication management, recovery, and ongoing care needs.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive nursing documentation using electronic medical records and other clinical reporting systems.
Participate in patient care conferences, shift handovers, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Promote a safe, respectful, culturally sensitive, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Maintain professional accountability and adhere to the standards, guidelines, and ethical requirements established by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Qualifications

Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), in good standing, and entitled to practise, or eligibility for registration prior to commencing practice.
Completion of an approved Practical Nursing diploma program or equivalent nursing education accepted by the CNO.
Previous nursing experience in a hospital, acute care, rehabilitation, mental health, or complex continuing care setting preferred.
Strong understanding of nursing assessment, medication administration, patient monitoring, and clinical care procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective nursing care within the RPN scope of practice and individual competence.
Experience supporting patients with diverse medical conditions, complex care needs, or behavioural challenges considered an asset.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices, patient safety standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to recognize changes in patient conditions and escalate concerns appropriately to the healthcare team.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical documentation systems considered an asset.
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care, confidentiality, professional accountability, and ethical nursing practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification, as required by the placement setting.
Ability to meet applicable background screening, immunization, occupational health, and other hospital-specific onboarding requirements.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on assignment requirements.

Benefits

Independent Contractor position
Flexible work hours

How to Apply:

To apply, email your resume to info@clinicalsupports.com with the subject: “RPN application – Hamilton”.