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

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

Job summary

A community health organization is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide home care, including physical assessments, symptom control, and palliative care. Candidates must be licensed in Ontario and may need additional certifications. The position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation program

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel Compensation

24/7 clinical support

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assessments and palliative care.
• Support rehabilitation therapy and wound care.
• Provide education and counselling to clients and families.

Skills

Licensed as a Registered Nurse

Community Health Nursing certification

Clinical practice experience

Experience in community health

Education

Registered Nurse degree

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

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.

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
• Various schedules available for Days, Evenings, Nights and/or Weekends
• Clinical Support is available 24/7 for all team members
• 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

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 http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further information and contact details.

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