Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

UNIT PROFILE: The Satellite Health Facility (SHF) is an extension of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and is located at 150 King Street. The SHF is a temporary, off-site hospital facility where non-acute patients will continue to receive health care while they prepare to transition to other services or community-based facilities, such as retirement or long-term care homes. This unit is committed to providing high quality care to a diverse spectrum of patients with simple to complex medical issues. Patients are transferred to the SHF once the patient have been deemed medically stable and are awaiting transfer to alternative facilities or programs (ie. Long-Term Care Homes or Rehabilitation). Patients will continue to receive safe, quality health care in the new location and, along with their families, will be involved in discussions about their care pathway. The main focus of the SHF unit and our interdisciplinary team is special assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of elderly patients with special needs in order to achieve optimal wellness before they are discharged or while awaiting alternate levels of care in the community. POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a reg...