Pay Range

Rate: $26.60 - $32.54 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement) + $5.00 Top Up Premium Per In-Person Nursing Visit
Estimated annual earning potential: $70,000–$120,000. 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 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.

 

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Registered Practical 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.

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/degree 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 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

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.