Registered Nurse (RN), Visiting/ Clinic Nursing (Full-time/Part-time)

VON Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nursing organization is seeking Registered Nurses to provide care in Peterborough, Ontario. Candidates will be responsible for delivering exceptional patient care at home, supporting clients with medical needs, and collaborating with health teams. The role offers a $25,000 incentive for eligible nurses, comprehensive orientation, competitive salaries, and benefits. It is a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in your community while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Qualifications

• Must be Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care in the client’s own home.
• Assist with physical assessments and symptom control support.
• Deliver palliative care and rehabilitation therapy.

Skills

Licensed as a Registered Nurse

Experience in community health

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Education

Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing

Job description

Are you a new graduate, retired nurse, or nurse looking to enter back into the nursing field? You may qualify for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $25,000 incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, click here: www.healthforceontario.ca/ccpn

Join the VON team and make a difference in the lives of our clients in your community by delivering exceptional care. VON nurses collaborate with community health teams to provide client‑centered health care in homes, community settings, and clinics. Come work with us – it’s a job that matters!

Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Our Visiting Nurses provide client care in the client’s own home. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more.

Our Clinic Nurses provide care in VON community clinics. Our clinics provide client assessments, wound care, IV medications, client and family education, and much more.

Join Us In Community Nursing You’ll Get To

• Work to the full scope of practice
• Make an impact in your community by supporting clients in their home
• Use independent judgment to make decisions about your client’s care
• Support children to continue their education in school
• Work with amazing co‑workers and leaders who care about your well‑being and safety
• Have a workplace culture of comfort, connection, and belonging
• Embrace flexibility to promote work‑life balance
• Access VON supports through learning opportunities, Employee Access Program access, wellness benefits, and workplace respect…VON cares!

What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive orientation program
• Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
• Competitive salaries and vacation time
• Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) and an Employee Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
• Travel compensation
• Smartphone provided to keep you connected during work time
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Work with an organization that is 125 years strong

What We Need From You

• Must be Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing as an asset
• For positions requiring expertise in a specific field of clinical practice, additional degrees or certificates may be required.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Clinical practice experience is an asset
• Experience in community health is an asset
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail‑oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you’re 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.

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