RN/ RPN - Child and Family Program (Toronto Central) - Visit

Veterans Health Administration•Toronto, ON

3d•Remote

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support our Child and Family program in the Toronto Central region. As a visiting nurse, a vehicle and a valid G2 or G Ontario driver’s license are required for this role. The Child and Family Program provides individualized, one-on-one care to clients ranging from newborns to young adults up to 25 years of age. As a visiting nurse, you will deliver home-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting both their health and overall well-being in a family-centered environment. The program also supports continuous professional development through educational opportunities, including access to the SickKids Connected Care program, enabling nurses to enhance their clinical knowledge and stay current with best practices.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
RPN diploma/ degree or RN 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 are required.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Deliver home-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting both their health and overall well-being in a family-centered environment.
Seizure management, medication administration and monitoring, palliative care, G-tube feeding, mechanical ventilator care, tracheostomy care, ongoing assessments, and assistance with personal care such as diaper changes and hygiene needs.
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.