RPN - Hospital Partnership Program (North York)

Veterans Health Administration•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$70,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario, employing close to 3,000 professionals. The organization emphasizes making a difference in clients' lives by helping them live independently at home. VHA providers value the freedom and flexibility of managing their own schedules in the community, forming meaningful bonds with clients and families, and experiencing an inclusive culture. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role is grounded in Client and Family Centred Care, focusing on providing and coordinating home health nursing services according to professional standards and organizational policies. This specific RPN position supports the Hospital Partnership Program in the North York region, caring for clients for 90-120 days post-hospital discharge. The program ensures safe, personalized, and comfortable care delivery, including comprehensive assessments and services like wound care, IV therapy, chest tube management, drain care, and diabetes management. Care coordination with hospital partners and VHA specialists is crucial for aligning care plans with client needs.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
RPN diploma from a recognized college.
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 are required.

Nice To Haves

Membership of your Professional Association preferred (WeRPN).
Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.

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.