Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Visiting Nurse - Casual

VON Canada (Ontario); Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver nursing care to clients with palliative needs in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a nursing license in Ontario, certification in Palliative Care, and experience in community or acute care. Responsibilities include providing care, documenting client interactions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid nursing license in Ontario.
• Experience in palliative care is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to clients with palliative care needs.
• Document patient care clearly according to standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Education

License as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse

Certification in Palliative Care

Three years of experience in community or acute care

Job description

Overview

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Casual
Program Name: Visiting Nurse
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: LiUNA
On-Call: No

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

Job Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of client and family centered, evidence-based, efficient nursing care to individuals and families in their homes and community with palliative care needs. The Registered Practical Nurse ensures care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practiceset by VON and the relevant provincial regulatory body. The Registered Practical Nurse isresponsible for safe and appropriate teaching, assignment and delegation of tasks to differentcategories of workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to predictable clients who have less complex care needs via an established plan of care. When providing care to clients with more complex needs andUnpredictable health outcomes, must consult with an RN (or other appropriate health careprovider).


• Manages and facilitates care via an established nursing care plan and evaluate clientresponses to interventions.


• Provides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis.


• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client and family and their environmentutilizing established procedures.


• Obtains relevant information for care from the client, family and appropriate members ofthe healthcare team.


• Documents all relevant information clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriatelyaccording to VON standards.


• Describes and documents assessment findings utilizing established procedures. Thisincludes the documentation of a client’s and family’s reaction to care.


• Documents problems identified using a specified framework and focuses care onappropriate problem areas utilizing established procedures.


• Contributes to clients’ care plans in collaboration with the health care team.


• Selects and implements strategies or interventions from established care plans inconsultation with the client and/or caregiver and health care team.


• Documents and provides rational for modifications to the care plan, such as changes tothe visit schedule.


• Negotiates with client and the family during delivery of care while respecting client choices.


• Incorporates current research findings into clinical practices.


• Provides rationale for referrals, increase or decrease in visits and for discharge basedon relevant, sound data and established guidelines.


• Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for relevant work and manages theseresources.


• Assigns care to other workers and involves the client and family in client care as appropriate.


• Refers clients to appropriate category of nursing care provider and to other disciplinesutilizing established guidelines.


• Promotes client-directed care, self-care and independence through teaching.


• Shares clinical knowledge to enable clients, family and the community to make informedchoices in determining health and service needs.


• Utilizes adult learning principals and established teaching materials to provide healthteaching to clients and families.


• Promotes involvement of the client family in determining health and service needs.


• Participates in the development of heath policies and nursing practice standardsthrough involvement in VON, professional organizations and community organizations.


• Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of VON Canadaand Occupational Health and Safety legislation.


• Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with customerfocused expectations by seeking input from clients to assure that service meetsneeds.


• Participates in decision making and follows up to promote continuous quality improvement.


• Functions in accordance with the VON policies, procedures and strategic direction ofVON Canada.


• Collaborates with management staff and colleagues in the evaluation of own practice andmaintains competence through continuing education and self-reflection.

Common Responsibilities

• Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community careprovider


• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are inaccordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.


• Abides by all VON policies and work practices


• Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations andpractices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role


• Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery

External and Internal Relationships

• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical resource andmentor for other care providers, staff and students.


• Engages regularly with clients, their families and caregivers. Provides education and supportto engage clients and families in independence.


• Participates actively with other healthcare professional organizations and the community topromote nursing best practices.

Education, Designations and Experience

• Must have a License as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse in the province ofpractice with certification in Palliative Care.


• Three years of experience in a community or acute care setting is required with a focuson palliative care preferred.


• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Community Health Nursing an asset


• LEAP training an asset.


• CAPCE or other fundamentals may be required based on funder requirements in areaof hire.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to observe and make effective assessments of clinical issues.


• Able to initiate and support health teaching, facilitation and development.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with particular proficiency ininterviewing relevant stakeholders.


• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills with the ability work collaboratively inan interdisciplinary team.


• Ability to problem solve and to adapt to nursing interventions as appropriate.


• The capacity to adhere to strict confidentially.


• Able to articulate effectively knowledge of components of quality and riskmanagement principles as they relate to clinical practices.


• Effective time management skills that allow for the independent planning and organizingof daily work activity.

Other

• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance


• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.


• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.


• Available to work flexible hours.


• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Working conditions

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 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.