Registered Practical Nurse- Emergency at Halton… · Milton

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with scope of practice
• Responsible and accountable for patient outcomes
• Identifies and prioritizes for the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient
• Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Incorporates current validated research and evidenced-based practice into clinical practice
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure standards of care and practice are met
• Collaborates to co-ordinate patient care with the patient/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Collaborates 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 members
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of patient care in the community
• Monitors length of stay and works towards continual achievement of ER LOS targets
• Monitors quality of patient care through the application of risk management activities
• Assists with the development of teaching materials and provides education for staff, patients and patient’s relatives
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, their families, and staff
• Uses infection control and prevention measures
• Collaborates as necessary to develop, review, modify, and update the patient’s plan of care
• Collaborates with the CRN or Charge Nurse for provision of patient care if there is a demonstrated alteration in acuity/predictability of the patient outcome
• Seeks direction, support and guidance from the RN in accord with the defined scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Must have a minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Minimum education: Practical Nursing Diploma required
• Completion 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 ECGs
• Physical Assessment Course required
• Phlebotomy Certificate required
• Recent experience in an Emergency Department
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
• Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Maximizes utilization of resources
• Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
• Basic computer skills- Order Entry module of Meditech required
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Sunday; Various rotating; Days & Nights; 12 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $36.08 to $39.02 per hour

Date Posted: August 25, 2026

Internal Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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