Pay Range

Rate: $33.53 - $41.10 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)

Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000–$130,000. Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the RN role is to 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.

We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support our Adult Visiting program in the Durham North region.

The Adult Visiting Program provides specialized in-home care for individuals aged 18 and older who require complex nursing services and clinical support. Referrals are received through Ontario Health atHome. Nurses in this program are expected to deliver advanced clinical care, including wound care, medication administration and management, VACC, IV start, management of PICC and central lines, ostomy and drain care, chemotherapy management, and more. In addition, nurses provide ongoing mental health support and regular check-ins with clients and their families. For visiting nurse roles, a valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

 

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Registered Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

• Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO).

• RN diploma/degree from a recognized university or college.

• Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification.

• 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.

• 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.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI