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

Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada (VON); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a permanent, full-time position. The role involves collaborating with community health teams to provide client-centred care in homes and clinics. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries and benefits while making a significant impact in their community. Ideal applicants will be licensed RNs with experience in community health and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation program

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Travel compensation

Qualifications

• Must be Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing as an asset.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assessments and palliative care.
• Work with community health teams to deliver client-centred care.
• Use independent judgment to make decisions for clients.

Skills

Licensed as a Registered Nurse

Knowledge of Community Health Nursing

Clinical practice experience

Experience in community health

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Additional degrees or certificates as necessary

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) / Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Location : Hamilton, Ontario

Job Details: Permanent, Full-Time

JOBReqID: 43994

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)

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

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.

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 https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.