RN/RPN - Palliative Care Program (Central Region)

Veterans Health Administration•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$80,000 - CA$130,000•Remote

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a large not-for-profit home care provider in Ontario, employing nearly 3,000 professionals. They focus on providing high-quality, client-centered care in various settings, emphasizing the difference their providers make in helping people live independently. The role involves providing and coordinating home health nursing services according to professional standards and VHA's policies. This specific position is within the Palliative Care Program in the Central region, requiring a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). The Palliative Care Program offers home nursing and end-of-life care, with nurses collaborating with external teams, physicians, nurse practitioners, and personal support workers.

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.
A valid Ontario driver’s license (G2 or 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

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.