Registered Nurse (RN), Shift Nursing (Casual)

VON Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality nursing care in the community. This role involves managing care for medically fragile clients, including children and adults requiring palliative support. Nurses will assess needs, delegate tasks, and collaborate within a healthcare team to ensure effective patient outcomes. Join a compassionate organization committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about nursing and have the skills to adapt in diverse situations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accessibility Accommodations

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario is mandatory.
• Experience with pediatric and/or palliative clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to individuals and families in the community.
• Assess and manage client care including palliative and chronic disease prevention.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse License

CPR and First Aid Certification

Palliative Care Course

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Various shifts available
Program Name: Shift Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: Casual
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: OPSEU
On Call: No

Location: Niagara Region, ON

Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

Our Shift nurses provide extended visits for clients who are medically fragile, technologically dependent children, chronic/complex care adults, palliative, require pain and symptom management and much more.

Job Summary:

Registered Nurses are responsible for provision and management of cost effective nursing care to individuals in the community. You will also delegate tasks to different levels of healthcare workers, participating as a full member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide and manage high quality, appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the community who are assigned to their care
• Assess and manage client care in the community, including palliative, wound, intravenous therapy and H/T chronic disease prevention
• Teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups

Qualifications:

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested
• Preference will be given to nurses who have palliative care experience and/or palliative care course
• Experience working with pediatric and/or palliative clients
• Preference given to nurses with Infusion and Central Line experience
• Knowledge of community resources an asset
• Excellent assessment, teaching, problem solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt nursing practice to operating independently in a variety of situations
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.