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About the Role
Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care, the RN/RPN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to a diverse group of individuals, families, and groups according to professional standards and organizational policies. We are seeking two Registered Nurses (RNs) or Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to support our Palliative Care Program in the Central (North York) region.
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
- End-of-life care
- Community nursing
- Wound care
- Venipuncture
- Acute Care
- Medical-Surgical nursing
Location
- Central (North York) region
Work Type
- Full-time
- Morning shift (8:00 - 15:00)
- Evening shift (15:00 - 22:00)
Experience Level
- Demonstrated expertise and nursing experience in providing palliative and end-of-life care.
Education Level
- Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) course or commitment to obtaining certification.
- Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
- Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing is strongly preferred.
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; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Equal Opportunity
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) passionately strives 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.