RN - Child & Family Program (Central)

Veterans Health Administration

1d•Remote

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Child & Family Program. This role focuses on providing and coordinating home health nursing services to a diverse group of individuals, families, and groups, adhering to professional standards and VHA's policies. The RN will assess, monitor, and plan care, ensuring quality and safety while demonstrating professionalism and accountability. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in clients' lives by helping them live independently at home, supported by a collaborative team and beneficial programs.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
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.

Nice To Haves

Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
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.
A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling 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.