About the Role
VHA Home HealthCare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to support our Palliative care program in the Central region. This visiting nurse role focuses on providing and coordinating home health nursing services for individuals, families, and groups, ensuring high-quality, client-centred care in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and coordinate care planning.
- Evaluate care plan interventions through ongoing reassessment.
- Ensure quality patient care by identifying factors affecting practice autonomy.
- Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and accountability in client interactions.
- Support safe client care through continuous quality improvement.
- Inform nursing supervisors of client concerns or changes in condition.
- Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Participate in a standby/on-call rotation.
- Participate in team meetings as required.
Requirements
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- RPN diploma or RN diploma/degree from a recognized university or college.
- Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
- Valid Ontario driver's license (G2 or G).
- Access to a reliable vehicle for traveling.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Skills
- Care planning and coordination
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Venipuncture
- Acute care
- Medical-Surgical nursing
- Community nursing
Location
- Central region, Ontario
Work Type
- Visiting Nurse
- Full-time
Education Level
- RPN diploma
- RN diploma/degree
Salary/Compensations
- $26.60 - $41.10 per visit
- $80,000 - $130,000 estimated annual earning potential
Benefits
- Palliative visit stipend
- 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 and discounts
- Staff and service provider events
About the Company
- One of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.
- Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
- RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
- Founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Equal Opportunity
- VHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity.
- Provides reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees.
