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About the Role

VHA Home HealthCare is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Palliative care program in the Central region. This Visiting Nurse position involves providing and coordinating home health nursing services, focusing on palliative and end-of-life care. Nurses collaborate with inter-professional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, client-centred care.

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 or RN diploma/degree from a recognized university or college.
Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
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.
A valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.

Skills

Palliative care
Home nursing
End-of-life care
Community nursing
Wound care knowledge and experience is an asset
Venipuncture knowledge and experience is an asset
Acute Care nursing experience is an asset
Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset

Location

Central region

Work Type

Visiting Nurse
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry level

Education Level

RPN diploma
RN diploma/degree

Salary/Compensations

$80,000–$130,000

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.
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 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.