Overview
RN/RPN – Adult Program Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at VHA Home HealthCare
Title: RN/RPN – Adult Program
Company: VHA Home HealthCare
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Nursing, Healthcare
VHA Home Health Care (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly
make a difference
. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.”
Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and
flexibility
can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a
diverse
regional team and beneficial
home office
programs.
Team members tell us “I love the
inclusive culture
. I feel welcome and at home.”Pay Range ( RPN) $22.44 – $28.99 / (RN) $28.69 – $36.71
The Adult program services clients who are 18 years old and above and require complex care and specialized nursing skills to be supported errals come through HCCSS, and nurses cover the Durham, Toronto Central, and Central regions in the Greater Toronto Area. Opportunities may include visiting client homes or working in a clinic setting. For Visiting roles, a valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.
Nurses will provide nursing services like wound care, IV therapy, injections, removal of PICC lines, chemo disconnections, and more. Nurses will attain specialized clinical skills (G-tube feeding, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Occasional pain management, and symptom management) to service the complex clientele. Additionally, doing mental health support and check-in with clients is also required.
There is a $2000
Sign-On Bonus
for full-time nurses!
Key Areas of Accountability
VHA’s Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:
Assess, Monitor, and Makes Care Planning/Care coordination Evaluates care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results. Ensures the quality of care of patients by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice
autonomy
and delivery of
quality care
. Demostrates
professionalism
,
leadership
, judement, and accountability in interactions with client and families. Supports client safety care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
Informs nursing supervisor of any client activities and relevant concerns or changes in the client or the client care plan and informs/submits appropriate documentation to the case coordinator. Maintains documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Required Qualifications:
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN). RN diploma/degree or RPN diploma from a recognized university or college. Valid First Aid or CPR Certification. Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset. Knowledge of community nursing is an asset. Demonstrate
effective communication
(written and verbal) and documentation skills.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the r…
