Registered Nurse - NGG

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

How to Apply

HHS is currently seeking Registered Nurses who are eligible for the NGG program throughout our organization. 

To apply for a NGG position at HHS, visit the link to the Ministry’s HFO Portal: https://www.nursescareerstart.health.gov.on.ca/, create a profile and apply to the HHS Registered Nurse Posting #12908. 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter indicating the top three areas of interest including the site you wish to apply for. Resume submission should highlight your current and previous clinical placements and relevant work experience.

An NGG RN will be expected to complete a competency base orientation and master/maintain the applicable set of competencies on their unit. The NGG RN will provide high quality nursing care to patients and families and will participate in continued education, identification of future clinical/career goals and complete learning plans to achieve those goals. 

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays 

This is a temporary 12-week placement.

• Certificate of Registration (within past 12 months) with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (temporary or general class), in good standing
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current nursing assessment and management of patients (in either adult or pediatric setting)
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary care and a nursing professional practice model 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing care plan 
• Demonstrated ability to utilize problem-solving and critical-thinking techniques 
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills 
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development 
• Ability and willingness to work in different environments 
• ACLS/ATLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, where appropriate would be considered an asset

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset