Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Visiting Nurse - Full-Time/Part-Time

VON Canada; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Practical Nurses to deliver exceptional care in community settings. This role emphasizes the importance of empathy, adaptability, and excellent judgment while working with clients of all ages. Nurses will collaborate with community health teams, making impactful decisions about client care and supporting their well-being. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. Join a team that values your skills and provides opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation program

Competitive salaries

Vacation time

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Employee Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Smartphone provided

Learning opportunities

Workplace respect

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Practical Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered health care in homes and community settings.
• Ensure safe and appropriate teaching, assignment, and delegation of tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Excellent Judgment

Client Care

Education

Licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Smartphone

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.

This location is designated as a rural and remote community in Canada and therefore RNs/RPNs may be eligible to apply for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness. More information can be found at the following link: Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.

If you are a Nurse who prides yourself on empathy, adaptability, and excellent judgment and who enjoys working with children and/or adults, this position is the ideal fit for you!

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!

Join us in community nursing 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!

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, counseling to individuals and families, and much more.

Job Summary:

The Registered Practical Nurse ensures care is provided within the framework of quality and risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by VON and the relevant provincial regulatory body. The Registered Practical 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 Practical Nurse in the province of practice
• Experience in community health is an asset
• 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
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• On-call shifts may be required

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