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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PAY RANGE

Commensurate with Experience.
Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the RPN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to 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 Seeking: Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) for a visiting nurse position within the North York area. This is a part-time role, for days (8:00-16:00) or evenings (13:00-21:00). This role requires a valid (G) class license and reliable vehicle.
This program works with Hospitals to support continued care. These partnerships focus on providing care to clients after they are discharged from the Hospital. This program is designed to ensure clients are taken care of at a pace that is personable and comfortable. #INVHANS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership of your Professional Association preferred (WeRPN).
• RN diploma from a recognized university or college.
• Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
• 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.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is required.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

VHA’s 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.
• Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with client and families.
• Supports safe client 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.