Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) (Full Time/Part Time)

VON Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse. You will provide client-centered care in homes and clinics, collaborating with health teams to enhance well-being. Candidates must be licensed, have a valid driver's license, and undergo a Criminal Records Check. Join us for competitive salaries, benefits, and the chance to make a significant difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation program

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.
• Certification by the Canadian Nurses Association in Community Health Nursing is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care in clients' homes including assessments and rehabilitation therapy.
• Work in VON community clinics providing various nursing services.
• Make independent decisions about client care.

Skills

Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse

Community Health Nursing certification

Clinical practice experience

Community health experience

Job description

Overview

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, visit www.healthforceontario.ca/ccpn.

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

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!

Responsibilities

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 and 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 Practical 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

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

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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.