Position Details
Job Number:
JR00581
Department:
Thoracic Surgery Unit 4 Tower
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time
Contract Duration: (If applicable)
10 months
Number of Positions:
1
Union:
ONA Local 75
Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$41.15 - $58.98
Schedule
Work Days:
Alternate Weekends, Holidays, Monday to Sunday
Time of Day:
Days, Nights
Shift:
Hours -12
Shift Start: (If applicable)
Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-06-09
Closing Date:
2027-04-30
Job Description
Unit Summary
4 Chest is a 37-bed acute surgical unit and is comprised of 3 distinct units: Thoracic Surgery; Head and Neck Cancer; and our level two Surgical Step-Down Unit. As the Regional Centre for both Thoracic Surgery and Head and Neck Cancer 4 Chest offers a depth and wealth of learning opportunities.
We support the care of patients with newly diagnosed disease including thoracic (e.g. lung esophageal) head and neck cancer and reconstructive plastic surgery. Our 8-bed Level 2 Surgical Stepdown Unit provides care for critically ill surgical patients including those who have undergone Thoracic Orthopedic Urology Gynecology Vascular GI and General Surgical procedures.
Together 4 Chest provides exemplary care in a cohesive collaborative and integrated manner. As a part of an academic centre the team supports and participates in ongoing research quality improvement and inter-professional activities.
Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Recent medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
- Critical care certificate an asset
- Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills involving time management and prioritization
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
- Ability to function in a changing fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and self-directed learning
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family-centred care
- Good attendance and work record are essential
Reason for Posting:
This is for an existing vacancy
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
