Talent.com
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
General Duty NurseProvincial and Demonstration Schools Branch • Milton, Ontario, Canada
General Duty Nurse

General Duty Nurse

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch • Milton, Ontario, Canada
12 days ago
Salary
CA$37.86 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Amended - General Duty Nurse Job ID: 246245 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial Schools Branch City: Milton Position(s) language: English Job term: 2 Temporary Irregular/On-call - to work on as needed basis Job code: 50110 - Nurse 2, Special Schools Salary: $37.86 - $52.94 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Competition # PDSB26-083

The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch operates specialized schools across the Province for students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, students who have learning disabilities and/or multiple exceptionalities. The Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch at the Milton Campus requires General Duty Nurses to work on an on-call supply basis to provide nursing and emergency health care services for multi-exceptional students.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic educational/ student lodging setting serving multi-exceptional students, then this position may be for you. As a General Duty Nurse, you will have a direct impact on supporting the health care needs of special education students enrolled at our schools.

About the job

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• Assess student conditions.
• Implement medical treatment plans.
• Administer/monitor medications.
• Maintain health records.
• Provide health care information and resources.

What you bring to the team


Mandatory requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario

Skills and Qualifications

Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:

• Knowledge of general nursing theory, practices, procedures, and College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Regulated Health Professions Act and Health Care Consent Act.
• Sound judgement/organization/planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills including proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
(or willingness to obtain).
• Communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and resolve conflict.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of students with special needs.
• Ability to lift while transferring/assisting students.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and on-call hours as required.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

Additional information:

Apply by: Monday, June 29, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:
  • 2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 4 Category: Health and Social Services Posted on: Monday, June 15, 2026

Note:

  • About security checks:
    A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
    If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
    Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply:

  1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
Send application to:
PSBjobs@ontario.ca and quote Competition #PDSB26-083.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Information collection notice

We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.

Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).

If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us.

Strengthening Ontario, together

Create a job alert for this search

General Duty Nurse • Milton, Ontario, Canada

Similar jobs

Registered Nurse Med/Surg

Community Memorial HospitalHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time

Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating judgement, problem solving, creating and implementing plan of care.Administration of prescribed medications in ... Show more

 • Promoted

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Southern Ontario Physician Recruitment AllianceAlliston, Ontario, Canada
Full-time +1

Region of Ontario Central Ontario (COPRA).Full Time/Part-Time orLocum opportunity.StevensonMemorial Hospital is seekingObstetrician/Gynecologists to add to ourdynamic team in the growing community ... Show more

 • Promoted

Ob Nursing Position Available In Yreka

Kynd InternationalHamilton, Canada
Full-time

We invite experienced Registered Nurses to take on an OB Nursing role in Yreka, California.This position offers an engaging and supportive workplace environment focused on women's health.As an ... Show more

 • Promoted

Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian Job, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

The Vet ServiceOrangeville, ON, CA
Full-time +1

Our client is seeking a Small Animal Medical Director Veterinarian to join an expanding companion animal practice offering both full-time and part-time flexibility.This leadership opportunity is id... Show more

 • Promoted

OB Nursing Position Available in Yreka

Kynd InternationalHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time

We invite experienced Registered Nurses to take on an OB Nursing role in Yreka, California.This position offers an engaging and supportive workplace environment focused on women's health.As an OB N... Show more

 • Promoted

Dedicated Med/Surg Registered Nurse for Patient-Centered Care

Community Memorial HospitalHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time

Provide exceptional patient care as a Registered Nurse in a Med/Surg setting.Utilize critical thinking and communication skills to administer medications and implement comprehensive care plans.In t... Show more

 • Promoted

Nurse Practitioner - NICU/Special Care Nursery

St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time

Temporary assignment for approximately May 2027.The Nurse Practitioner - NICU/Special Care Nursery provides comprehensive advanced practice nursing care to neonates and families as part of a multid... Show more

 • Promoted

Registered Nurse Part Time [MRG RN6 0.40] Regina Gardens

REGINA GARDENSHamilton, ON, CA
Part-time

The OpportunityThe Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice.This role supervises the activiti... Show more

 • Promoted

Registered Nurse (Hamilton)

Mimak Care CorporationHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time

About the job Registered Nurse (Hamilton).We are looking to hire a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) for one of our clients.As a Registered Nurse, you are accountable for the assessment and planning ... Show more

 • Promoted

Clinic Registered Nurse

SE HealthHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on‑demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing, and exclusive staff perks.Growth that meets your ambition—build your skills with education bursaries, tui... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

International Nurse Virtual Hiring Event

Mohawk Valley Health SystemMilton, ON, CA
Full-time

Are you ready to explore exciting nursing opportunities internationally? Discover RN positions in Utica, NY, where you can make a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive healthcare... Show more

 • Promoted

Full-Time Focus Group Participant ($300 - $850 for multiple sessions)

ApexFocusGroupMilton, ON, CA
Full-time +1

Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies.Earn up to $850 per week part-time working from home.Must register to see if you qualify.No Administrative Assistant admin experience needed.Adminis... Show more

 • Promoted

DIETITIAN CONSULTANT

Southbridge Care HomesHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time +1

Welcome Home! Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities, is currently seeking a.Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Dietitian Consultant to deli... Show more

 • Promoted

Nurse

Canadian-Addiction-Treatment-CentresHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time +1

Outpatient Clinics, Ontario Addiction Treatment Clinics.Hamilton, ON (397 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 2V9).This Posting is in Replacement for an Existing Vacancy.Hours Per Week (For specific inform... Show more

 • Promoted

Full-Time Focus Group Participant ($75- $150 per 1 hour session)

ApexFocusGroupHalton Hills, ON, CA
Full-time +1

Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies.Earn up to $850 per week part-time working from home.Must register to see if you qualify.No Administrative Assistant admin experience needed.Adminis... Show more

 • Promoted

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Northern Mat & BridgeOrangeville, ON, CA
Full-time

At Northern Mat & Bridge, we deliver innovative access solutions that support infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects across Canada.Our success is built on the strength of our people, from ... Show more

 • Promoted

WANTED HOME CARE WORKER TO TAKE CARE OF TWO ELDERLY PARENTS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS

JOSEPH FERRAROHamilton, ON, CA
Full-time

WANTED HOME CARE WORKER TO TAKE CARE OF TWO ELDERLY PARENTS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS.WORK LOCATION: EMPLOYER’S HOME IN HAMILTON, ON, NEAR TO W24TH ST AND BENDAMERE AVE.OPTIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE A... Show more

 • Promoted

Cambridge Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Role

Aecon Group Inc.Caledon, ON, CA
Full-time

Advance your career at Aecon as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician based in Cambridge, Ontario.Your role focuses on equipment maintenance and repair in line with safety standards.Reporting to the Se... Show more

 • Promoted

Bilingual Nurse Practitioner

BlueSky Personnel SolutionsHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Full-time

Be among the first 25 applicants.BlueSky Personnel Solutions provides pay range.This range is provided by BlueSky Personnel Solutions.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — t... Show more

 • Promoted

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part-time

COGIR Real EstateMilton, Halton Region, CA
Part-time

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country.We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we ha... Show more