Registered Nurse - NSWOC

at  VHA Home HealthCare

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.”
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership of your Professional Association with RNAO is preferred. • RN Diploma/Degree from a recognized university
• Completed the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) from NSWOCC • Preference will be given to candidates who have completed any of one of the following: (1) a Master’s program in Advanced Wound Care (MScCH WPC) from UofT or (3) a Master of Clinical Science (MCISc) in Wound Healing Program from Western University or (4) an education program with the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) from UofT.
• Completion of the Nurses Specialized in Wounds, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) program (previously known as the Canadian Enterostomal Therapy (E.T.) Nursing program) with current certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standards and guidelines of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Therapy
• Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical and Surgical Nursing or Wound Care Management. • Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Thorough knowledge of wound care products and indications for use
• Effective oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
• A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

VHA’s Registered Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:

• Assess, Monitor, and Makes Care Planning/Care coordination
• Evaluates care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.
• Ensures the quality of care of patients by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
• Demostrates professionalism, leadership, judement, and accountability in interactions with client and families.
• Supports client safety care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Informs nursing supervisor of any client activities and relevant concerns or changes in the client or the client care plan and informs/submits appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.
• Maintains documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.