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

Veterans Health Administration•Etobicoke, ON

1d•CA$80,000 - CA$130,000•Remote

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario, with a team of nearly 3,000 professionals dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered care in homes, schools, retirement homes, and other community settings. The organization emphasizes the rewarding nature of home care, the freedom and flexibility it offers, and an inclusive culture. This specific role is for a full-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Child & Family Program in the Toronto Central region. The program provides individualized, one-on-one care to clients from newborns up to 25 years of age with complex medical needs. As a visiting nurse, the role involves delivering home-based nursing care, supporting both the health and overall well-being of children within a family-centered environment. The program also emphasizes continuous professional development through educational opportunities, including access to the SickKids Connected Care program.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
RPN diploma or 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.
Experience providing tracheostomy care, ventilator care, and in G-tube feeding.
Valid Ontario driver's license (G2 or G) and access to a reliable vehicle.

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

Provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse groups of individuals, families, and groups.
Deliver home-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting their health and overall well-being.
Perform seizure management, medication administration and monitoring, palliative care, G-tube feeding, mechanical ventilator care, and tracheostomy care.
Conduct ongoing assessments and provide 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 that affect practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgment, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with 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.