RPN - Palliative Care Program (Durham East)

Veterans Health Administration•Durham, ON

5d•CA$70,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support its Palliative Care program in the Central East (Durham East) region. The Palliative care program delivers home nursing and end-of-life care for individuals, families, and groups. Palliative nurses collaborate inter-professionally with external palliative care community teams, care coordinators, physicians, nurse practitioners, and personal support workers (PSWs). VHA is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario, with a team of approximately 3,000 professionals dedicated to providing high-quality, client-centered care in various settings. The role offers a sense of accomplishment, freedom, and flexibility, with opportunities to form meaningful bonds with clients and families, supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. VHA fosters an inclusive culture where team members feel welcome and at home.

Requirements

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