Registered Practical Nurse
Job in
Milton, Ontario, L9E, Canada
Listing for:
Halton Healthcare
Contract
position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description The Emergency Department is a 54 bed unit that serves the communities of Halton, Halton Hills and the surrounding areas. Last year, we had approximately 78,000 visits although the number is estimated to climb to 81,000 this year.
Our ED serves patients of all ages and treats patients of every medical and mental health illness.
Our ED has uniquely built in a 5 bed mental health unit and a dedicated DI cluster to better service our patients.
Our roaming triage model helps us to quickly triage patients and deploy them to the most appropriate area of the department where they will be treated.
Our 24-hour staff are fortunate to be comprised of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and many other members of a very robust multidisciplinary team. Dedicated internal medicine in the ED working with two nurse practitioners helps to ensure comprehensive assessments of patients for timely referrals and/or admission.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with scope of practiceResponsible and accountable for patient outcomesIdentifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patientProvides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environmentActs as a patient advocateIncorporates current validated research and evidenced-based practice into clinical practiceCollaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are metCollaborates to co-ordinate patient care with the patient/family and members of the Interdisciplinary TeamCollaborates to co-ordinate discharge planning with the patient /family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team/utilizes discharge instruction sheets and review with patients and family membersCollaborates with the Interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care in the communityMonitors length of stay and works towards continual achievement of ER LOS targetsMonitors quality of patient care through the application of risk management activitiesAssists with the development of teaching materials and provides education for staff, patients and patient’s relativesProvides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families, and staffUses infection control and prevention measuresCollaborates as necessary to develop, review, modify, and update the patient’s plan of careCollaborates with the CRN or Charge Nurse for provision of patient care if there is a demonstrated alteration in acuity/predictability of the patient outcomeSeeks direction, support and guidance from the RN in accord with the defined scope of practice.Qualifications
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario requiredMust have a minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience Coronary Care I is required within 6 months of hireCoronary Care I is required within 6 months of hireCurrent Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hireMinimum education:
Practical Nursing Diploma requiredCompletion of a recognized Medication Administration Course with recent experience in administering IV antibiotics, IM/SC injections, a preferred added skill set of IV initiation and performance of ECGsPhysical Assessment Course requiredPhlebotomy Certificate requiredRecent experience in an Emergency DepartmentSound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the professionDemonstrated excellent organizational skillsSound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skillsFunctions independently within scope of practiceMaximizes utilization of resourcesAware of multicultural issues affecting health care needsBasic computer skills
- Order Entry module of Meditech requiredMust be able to meet the physical demands of the positionSatisfactory employment and attendance record requiredThe ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Additional Information
REPOST
Hours: Various rotating 12 hour shifts - , , (Subject to change based on operational requirements.)
Salary: $ to $ per hour
Date Posted: February 12, 2026
Internal Applicants Due By: February 19, 2026
REF
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