Registered Practical Nurse - BANA Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Position Details

Posting #: 33126

Department: Maternal Newbrn Ambulatry Care

Employee Type: Regular, Part Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Union: CUPE

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day: Days

Shift: 7.5 hour

Shift Start: 8:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 18/12/2025

Closing Date: 25/12/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Department of Nursing, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide preventative, educational and/or supportive care, as defined within their scope of practice. Basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessing, planning and implementing nursing care and lactation support services.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Perinatal Certificate from a recognized college program
• Minimum of current 2 years working in a Women's & Infants' program
• Healthcare provider CPR
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to set own workload priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
• Experience with computers, data entry and patient information system.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provides lactation and feeding support services to patients and families within the outpatient and inpatient settings of the Women's & Infants' program
• Promotes and protects BFI practices
• Consult and collaborate with physician as needed for plans of care
• Develop and establish feeding plans with families
• Ensure proper follow-up and support services are in place prior to patient leaving
• Collects, labels and transports specimens
• Participated in orientation of new hires and mentorship of students
• Support front-line staff with knowledge and education on breastfeeding support practices
  
  

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.