Directing Registered Nurse -eHomeCare Program

CarePartners; Southwest Middlesex; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CarePartners seeks a Directing Registered Nurse (DRN) for their innovative eHomeCare Program. This remote role involves directing support workers to deliver compassionate home care and managing patients' symptoms. Ideal candidates have an RN degree, strong commitment to patient care, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible hours and autonomy over schedule

Competitive wage grid that recognizes skillset

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & dental benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of recent acute care/community-based nursing experience.
• Knowledge in hospice palliative care and its philosophy.
• Current immunization record including 2 step TB test.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining effective Care Plans.
• Working closely with eHomeCare Support Workers.
• Being available electronically throughout the entire shift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Symptom management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) degree

Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration

CPR Certification

Job description

Who We Are

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

As a progressive and creative organization, CarePartners is proud to be a leader in developing innovative programs. One of our spotlight programs is the eHomeCare Program. This is an innovative provincial program that is unique to home care and includes oversight of the patient through a virtual care platform.

We are looking for an RN to join the eHomecare team as a Directing Registered Nurse (DRN).

The DRN works from their home on a private computer accessing information sent by the eHomeCare Support Worker via a handheld smart phone to a secure portal, a chat line, and phone communication. The DRN directs the eHomeCare Support Worker to provide safe, compassionate, skill and evidence-based palliative/pediatric care to patients in their own home, ensuring the patient’s symptoms are managed and the family is supported.

This is a Casual remote position

Hours of work are overnightsinclusive of weekends.

What We Offer

Professional Fulfillment

• Practice within your full nursing scope
• Continuing education, certification and training
• Competitive wage grid that recognizes nursing skillset
• 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 services

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 closely with the eHomeCare Support Workers to provide exceptional care to patients through a virtual means
• Developing meaningful relationships with eHomeCare Support Workers while mentoring them to increase their overall development in observing, acquiring information and effective reporting
• Being available throughout the entire shift electronically through the portal, chat line and by phone to the eHomeCare Support Worker, patient, and family as well as other healthcare providers
• Working with eHomeCare Support Workers in compliance with the CNO document Working with Unregulated Care Providers
• Performing other clinical duties as required

What You Bring

• Registered Nurse (RN) degree
• 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
• Two years of recent acute care/community-based nursing experience
• Experience with Pediatrics and palliative care
• Knowledge in hospice palliative care - its philosophy, holistic approach to care, effective symptom assessment and management abilities
• A commitment to providing excellent care at end of life
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Consistent access to highspeed internet
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• CPR Certification
• Current immunization record including 2 step TB test
• 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.