About the Role
VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse individuals, families, and groups. This role is crucial in delivering high-quality, client-centered care within various community settings, emphasizing independence and well-being for clients.
Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and plan care for clients.
- Coordinate home health nursing services.
- Evaluate care plan interventions through ongoing reassessment.
- Ensure quality of care by identifying and acting on factors affecting practice autonomy.
- Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgment, and accountability.
- Support safe client care through continuous quality improvement.
- Inform nursing supervisor of client activities, concerns, or changes.
- Submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
- Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Requirements
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- RPN diploma/degree from a recognized university or college.
- Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
- Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills to provide client care.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.
Skills
- Community Health Nursing
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
Location
- Ontario
- Community settings
Work Type
- Home care
- Community-based
Experience Level
- Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.
Education Level
- RPN diploma/degree
Benefits
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- Comprehensive orientation and training
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
About the Company
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.
- Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals.
- VHA is a leading learning organization.
- VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
- VHA is an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
- VHA is a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Equal Opportunity
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization.
- A diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA.
- We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices.
- Opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
- VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation.
- Our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.
- If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.
