REGISTERED NURSE – HOME CARE / COMMUNITY

Backline Outsourcing; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Backline Outsourcing is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, evidence‑based nursing care in client homes and community settings. You will independently assess clients, develop and evaluate care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with healthcare teams.

The role emphasizes strong clinical assessment, documentation, and education for clients and families, with travel for community visits and adherence to CNO standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Diploma/BScN in Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience in Home Care, Community Care, Rehabilitation or related clinical setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client needs.
• Experience with medication administration and patient education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor changes in health status.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, injections and prescribed treatments safely.
• Provide wound, catheter, continence, pain and chronic disease management.
• Manage complex, palliative, post-operative and rehabilitation care as assigned.
• Educate clients and families regarding medications, treatments and disease management.
• Coordinate care with physicians, RPNs, PSWs, therapists and other healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic health records.
• Follow CNO standards, infection prevention and control, privacy, safety and employer policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Care coordination

Medication safety

Wound care

Client education

Independent practice

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Emergency response

Professionalism

Education

Diploma/BScN in Nursing or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide safe, evidence-based and client-centered nursing care in client homes and community settings. The RN will independently assess client, develop and evaluate care plans, administer medications and treatments, manage complex conditions, provide education and coordinate care with healthcare professionals and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor changes in health status.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, injections and prescribed treatments safely.
• Provide wound, catheter, continence, pain and chronic disease management.
• Manage complex, palliative, post-operative and rehabilitation care as assigned.
• Educate clients and families regarding medications, treatments and disease management.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions/escalation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, RPNs, PSWs, therapists and other healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic health records.
• Follow CNO standards, infection prevention and control, privacy, safety and employer policies.

Required Qualifications & Licenses

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
  
• Diploma/BScN in Nursing or equivalent.
  
• Previous nursing experience in Home Care, Community Care, Rehabilitation or a related clinical setting.
  
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning and documentation skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple client needs.
  
• Experience with medication administration, chronic disease management and patient education.
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
  
• Valid driver's licence and reliable access to transportation, as required for community visits.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation/EMR systems.
• First Aid/CPR where specified by the employer.

Preferred Experience

• Home and community nursing experience
  
• Chronic disease management
  
• Wound care
  
• IV therapy
  
• Palliative/end-of-life care
  
• Geriatric care
  
• Medication management
  
• Health teaching and patient education
  
• Post-hospital discharge/transitional care
  
• Experience working with families and caregivers
  
• Experience coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Clinical assessment, Critical thinking Care coordination, Medication safety, Wound care, Client education, Independent practice, Documentation, Communication, Time management, Emergency response, Professionalism