Student Nurse

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Registered Nurse

Union: ONA Local 50 Lodges

Interested applicants please submit your application online at by 4:00 p.m. on November 4th, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents; directs and supervises nursing care given by Registered Practical Nurse and Personal Support Worker within an assigned unit. The Registered Nurse is required to plan, direct and coordinate all activities necessary for the management of the unit. They work closely with the Director of Nursing, attending physician, nurse managers, recreation, dietary and other ancillary personnel.

Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles.

Assess residents' conditions through recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs and where appropriate, institute remedial health measures.

Assume responsibility for the nursing care of the acutely ill residents.

Assist the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

Responsible for Emergency Medication Box supplies.

Participate in medication administration to residents.

Responsible for treatments as prescribed and supervision of R.Responsible for safekeeping of drug and narcotic keys and shift count in accordance with controlled drug policy.

Observe, report and record symptoms and conditions of residents.

Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care.

Assume responsibility for proper care of equipment used in providing care to residents.

With the team, develop and maintain up-to-date MDS Assessments, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPS) and corresponding Resident Care Plans.

Assist in maintaining a physical and psycho-social environment which meets the needs of the residents.

Participate as clinical preceptor for students.

Assist in teaching residents good health habits.

Deal tactfully and courteously with residents, residents' families and visitors.

Identify and understand the needs of residents.

Assist with in-service education of nursing personnel, and where appropriate, assist in nursing research.

Direct and supervise the Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers.

In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, and/or assistant, prepare the nursing schedule for the unit.

Ensure that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, materials and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties. Ensure that all employees perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate action is recommended for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Demonstrated experience in Long Term Care with understanding of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act & Regulations is preferable, experience in geriatrics, or completion of a course in geriatric nursing is desirable.

Experience in completing electronic documentation using PointClick Care would be an asset

Demonstrated competency in completing computer documentation is required

Demonstrated ability to observe and follow adopted standards, policies, directives and orders of the College of Nurses of Ontario as they relate to the Registered Nurse.

Demonstrated leadership skills in planning, coordinating and supervising the work of other nursing personnel.

Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.

per hour

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

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Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.