Registered Nurse - Child & Family Program
About The Position
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.” View more comments from our clients and their family members. Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the RN 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.
Requirements
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
- 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 (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling is an asset.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
