About the Role
VHA Home HealthCare is seeking four Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to join their Hospital Partnership Program. This program focuses on providing care to clients for 90-120 days following hospital discharge, ensuring safe, personalized care in the client's home. Nurses will conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver various services, coordinating care with hospital partners.
Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
- Evaluate care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.
- Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
- Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
- Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
- Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, relevant concerns, or changes in the client’s condition or care plan, and submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
- Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Participate in a standby/on-call rotation to be available for answering calls and respond, if needed.
- Participate in team meetings, as required during the stated availability.
Requirements
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- RPN diploma from a recognized university or college.
- Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.
- Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role.
- Commitment to modeling lifelong learning and professional growth and can apply critical thinking skills to provide client care.
Skills
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Chest tube management
- Drain care
- Diabetes management
- Comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Documentation
Location
- North York
- Toronto Central
- Eastern regions
Work Type
- Full-time
- Day shifts (09:00-13:00 or 09:00-17:00)
- Evening shifts (15:00-23:00)
- Bi-weekly weekend rotation
Experience Level
- Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.
Education Level
- RPN diploma from a recognized university or college.
Salary/Compensations
- $26.60 - $32.54 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement) + $5.00 Top Up Premium Per Visit
- Estimated annual earning potential: $70,000–$120,000. Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes
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 accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and 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 where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
- VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.
