Community Nurse - Visiting

CarePartners; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking compassionate RNs and RPNs to join their team in Port Elgin. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule, allowing nurses to work within their full scope of practice while fostering meaningful connections with patients. Nurses will enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes quality care, professional development, and innovation, including the use of virtual care technology. With competitive wages, paid mileage, and a robust employee assistance program, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community while enjoying a fulfilling career in nursing.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Mileage

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse degree required.
• Current CNO registration and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective Care Plans for Community Health Services.
• Provide nursing services both in-person and virtually.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

English Communication

Clinical Duties

Patient Care

CPR Certification

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) Degree

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Diploma

Tools

Mobile Devices for Scheduling

Job description

Who We Are

Sign-on Bonus of up to $1500

Potential CCPN $25000 Health Force Ontario Grant eligibility for a 2-year Full-Time Commitment

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI

Overview

Nurses working for us in community not only experience flexible scheduling and work-life balance, but they also appreciate the home care setting, where they develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients, while preserving patient dignity and privacy.

Working within an extremely supportive and collaborative environment focused exclusively on quality of patient care, community nurses have the chance to exercise their full scope of practice, pursue specialization and champion innovative, award-winning health care programs.

We are looking for RNs and RPNs who desire great flexibility in their schedules.

This is a Full-Time position in the Port Elgin and surrounding areas.

Hours of work are 12 hour shifts within a 2-week rotation inclusive of weekends, weekdays, and on-call work.]

What We Offer

Professional Fulfillment

• Practice within your full nursing scope
• Continuing education, certification and training
• Competitive wage grid that recognizes nursing skillset
• PAID MILEAGE
• Flexible hours, autonomy over your schedule and a variety of assignments

Support

• Incredibly supportive, caring and inspiring culture
• Comprehensive orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staff
• Up-to-date mobile devices with current scheduling and virtual technology

Added Value

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members
• Health & dental benefits, plus retail discounts and recognition rewards
• Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare

What The Role Involves

• Developing and maintaining an effective Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Ontario Health atHome.
• Working with patients (both in-person and virtually) to provide exceptional nursing services
• Providing services in a variety of settings which may include in-home, clinic, retirement home or school
• Communicating and liaising with patients, family members and others within the interdisciplinary care team
• Performing other clinical duties as required

What You Bring

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or diploma
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration in good standing
• A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle as regular travel is required
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• CPR Certification
• Current immunization record including 2 step TB test
• To protect our patients, we require a current vulnerable sector check and a clear background check

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.