Registered Practical Nurse

Position Details

Job Number: 

JR01686

Department:

Mens Addiction Service Hamilton MASH

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Men’s Addiction Services Hamilton (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$35.91 - $39.02

Schedule

Work Days:

Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends

Time of Day:

Days, Nights

Shift:

Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)

AM 07:00, PM 19:00

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-08-18

Closing Date:

2026-08-25

Job Description

Unit Profile
The Men’s Addiction Service Hamilton is funded through the Ministry of Health and provides residential substance use withdrawal services and crisis support, as well as outpatient substance use support. Services are provided to males who are under the influence of a substance, in active withdrawal or in need of a temporary crisis admission. The RPN is part of a team which monitors withdrawal using standardized protocols, provides didactic and psycho-educational sessions, counseling sessions, substance use treatment, comprehensive discharge planning, shelter and housing support and pre-treatment and aftercare support services.  Support and education are also provided to family members and other clinical supports.
 

Position Summary
The Registered Practical Nurse, under the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, functions as a member of the nursing team to provide basic assessment and treatments, preventative, educational and/or supportive care. Basic knowledge, decision making and communication techniques are employed in assessment, planning and implementing nursing care.
 

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a provincially recognized educational program for a Registered Practical Nurse
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses in good standing
• CPR certificate
• One year experience working in an addictions specific setting is an asset
• Experience working with the Mental Health Act and other legislation relevant to practice
• CPI certification is an asset
• Completion of a certificate program in addictions/concurrent disorders from an accredited educational institution or willingness to complete upon hire within one year
• To have strong knowledge of evidence-based harm reduction practices and experience with implementation in practice.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, professional standards and guidelines, SJHH corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures, including successful completion of WHMIS training.
• Knowledge of documentation standards, privacy legislation, and health record management processes.
• Knowledge of the assessment and management of co-morbid medical disorders (ie. diabetes, metabolic monitoring, etc.)
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, mental health and mental illness
• Knowledge of therapeutic communication and counselling with a clear ability to apply that knowledge to practice
• Excellent communication skills are required including the ability to communicate in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner with patients
• Ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with increased knowledge of issues related to therapeutic boundaries
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to set own workload priorities and document according to standards
• Basic skill level with computers, MSWord, internet searches, data entry and patient information system
• Knowledge of suicide, self-harm, and safety assessments is an asset
• Knowledge of harm reduction, relapse prevention techniques is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality and release of information in accordance with hospital policy at all times
• Obligation to review when necessary and adhere to applicable departmental and hospital policies and procedures at all times
• Administers medications and treatments, records observations as per CNO standards and hospital policies
• Maintains a safe and secure environment including responding to medical emergencies, and rapidly changing situations; and initiate measures to relieve crisis or emergent situations.
• Performs clinical procedures as needed: vital signs monitoring, clinical monitoring, specimen collection, dressing changes, urine testing for glucose and acetone, etc., in accordance with CNO standards and hospital policy and procedures
• Conduct individual substance use/dependence histories/assessments and psychiatric and mental health assessments; collect and document client status; report status and changes in status to the inter-disciplinary team.
• Respond to medical emergencies, and rapidly changing situations; and initiate measures to relieve crisis or emergent situations.
• Manage clients' medications through the complete cycle of obtaining/liaising with the community pharmacy, verifying medication, dispensing medication, and ensuring onsite quality and safety of the medication reconciliation process, handling and monitoring for the program.
• Accompanies patients to other areas/departments as assigned and appropriate
  Provides oral, verbal, and written reports on patient progress to the appropriate care teams, healthcare workers, or external organizations (when needed and appropriate)
• Documentation of all relevant clinical information and interventions through Dovetale, RAI, and other relevant software or processes as per the hospital and departmental standards
• Performs related duties as assigned by the NP and/or physician or clinical manager or delegate
• Demonstrates competence (knowledge/skills/attitude) in the use of non-violent physical crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and other best practices available to promote healing and recover

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).