Registered Nurse (RN) Visiting Nursing (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals at a well-established organization, delivering vital nursing care in community settings. This role offers a chance to work closely with clients, providing essential support, from palliative care to rehabilitation therapy. You'll enjoy a comprehensive orientation program, competitive salaries, and tiered benefits, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in your community. Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned nurse returning to the field, this opportunity allows you to utilize your skills and expand your knowledge in a supportive environment. Embrace a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter!

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation program

Competitive salaries

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Smartphone provided

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care in home and clinic settings.
• Ensure safe teaching and delegation of tasks to workers.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Community Health Nursing Certification

Clinical Practice Experience

Experience in Community Health

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Education

Nursing Degree

Additional Degrees or Certificates in Clinical Practice

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

VON nurses collaborate in clinics, homes, and community settings, working with community health teams to provide client-centred health care. We have full time and part time opportunities available.

Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding career in nursing? Join the VON team and make a difference in the lives of our clients in your community by delivering exceptional care. Come work with us - it’s a job that matters!

If you asked a VON nurse why they love working here, they would say:

• I get to work to the full scope of my practice
• I use independent judgment to make decisions for my clients
• I get to provide home care to clients who need it
• I love being out and around in my community helping people
• Clients really appreciate the service and care that we provide them
• I am able to ensure my client is comfortable while providing palliative care in their home
• I get to work with amazing co-workers

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

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

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

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON, the relevant provincial regulatory body, and Community Health Nurses of Canada. The Registered Nurse is responsible for safe and appropriate teaching, assignment, and delegation of tasks to different categories of workers.

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

Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced Environment; 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; Fine hand movements.