The Alternative Level of Care (ALC), Palliative and Complex Care units located at Hamilton Health Sciences’ St. Peter’s Hospital and Satellite Health Facility include a multidisciplinary team that promotes the best possible psycho-social, emotional, and physical outcome for patients. Our nurses on these units are set up for success by going through a comprehensive on-site orientation program led by experienced health-care professionals and educators.
Education requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Preferred:
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
Registration requirements
Union group
Resisted Nurse: Ontario Nurses Association (ONA)
Registered Practical Nurse: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
Highlights
Our ALC, Palliative and Complex Care units provide our nurses with the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of health-care professionals including nursing case managers, nurse practitioners, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, and education and development clinicians.
As a teaching hospital, HHS hosts many students from several disciplines. This allows for professional growth opportunities by becoming a preceptor and helping train the next generation of nurses.
