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About the Role
Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care, the key foci on the RN and RPN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to a diverse group of individuals, families, and groups according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, the policies and procedures of VHA, the program where they provide services, and the Standards of Practice in Community Health Nursing. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practice Nurse (RPN) to support our Child and Family program in the Toronto Central region. This is a visiting nurse position, a valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G License) and access to a reliable vehicle are required. New Nursing Graduates are welcome to apply! The Child and Family Program provides individualized, one-on-one care to clients ranging from newborns to young adults up to 25 years of age. As a visiting nurse, you will deliver home-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting both their health and overall well-being in a family-centered environment.
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.
- A valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.
Skills
- A moderate level of wound care or venipuncture knowledge and experience is an asset.
- Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.
- 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.
Location
- Toronto Central region
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Visiting nurse position
Experience Level
- New Nursing Graduates are welcome to apply!
Salary/Compensations
- Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000–$130,000. 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 at the start and throughout your career
- 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 who love what they do.
- Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.”
- Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings.
- Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.”
- Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.
- Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”
- 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.
- In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.
Equal Opportunity
- At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that 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.
- If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.