Pay Range
Rate: $26.60-$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 and RPN 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 seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to support our Adult Visiting Program in the Toronto East region. The successful candidate will work evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with one in three weekend rotation.
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 (G2 or G License) and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
Key Areas of Accountability
VHA's 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/WeRPN).
- RPN diploma or 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 (G2 or 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
