Licensed practical nurses Jobs in Milton, ON

Job Description

The Surgical Day Care team requires a Registered Practical Nurse with strong surgical experience to assist with the operational growth within the surgical program.

Functions as an active member of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient-focused care in the outpatient environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with other health care professionals in the planning and implementation of care for a wide variety of surgical cases.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire
• Experience with orthopedic patients, especially total joint replacements, strongly recommended
• Knowledge of pain management preferred
• Experience with Acute Pain Service
• Experience with regional anesthesia (peripheral nerve blocks and spinals)
• CVAD experience preferred
• Recent surgical experience in a day surgery environment required – pre and post-op care (including orthopedic same day total joints)
• Strong skills in IV insertion preferred
• Required skills include aseptic technique, wound care, ostomy care, CBI care, foley catheter insertion and management, IV care and management, including blood product administration and monitoring
• Experience in medication administration
• Organized and an ability to work in a team environment
• Self-directed
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills
• Caring, compassionate and patient and family-centred
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession
• Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Maximizes utilization of resources
• Evidence of continuing education/learning
• Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs
• Basic computer skills - Order Entry module of Meditech required
• Familiarity with Smarttrack (OR Manager) preferred
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with excellent communication skills with a clear patient focus; a person to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days. 7.5 hour shifts; 0630-1430, 0700-1500, 0900-1700, 1000-1800 (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $36.810 to $39.800 per hour

Date Posted: November 10, 2026

Internal Applications Due By: November 17, 2026

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