RN - Palliative Care Program (North Durham)

Veterans Health Administration; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan

Education and professional development

Orientation and training

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking a casual Registered Nurse to support the Palliative Care Program in Durham North. The RN will provide and coordinate home health nursing services, working with diverse clients and families.

A valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required for travel between communities. The role delivers end‑of‑life care and requires strong communication, documentation, and collaboration with inter‑professional teams.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership in RNAO preferred.
• Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
• Acute Care/Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.
• Evaluate care plan interventions through ongoing reassessment and evaluation.
• Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affect practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.
• Support safe client care through development of knowledge and skills in quality improvement.
• Inform the nursing supervisor of client activities or changes and submit documentation.
• Maintain documentation standards per College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Participate in standby/on‑call rotation and team meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Critical thinking

Education

RN diploma or degree from a recognized college or university

Job description

RN - Palliative Care Program (North Durham)

Aug 14, 2026

CA$80,000 - CA$130,000/year

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

Rate: $33.53 - $41.10 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement), plus palliative visit stipend

Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000–$130,000. Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

Grounded in our commitment to Client and Family Centred Care the key foci on the RN role is to provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse group of individuals, families and groups according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Standards, the policies and procedures of VHA, the program where they provide services, and the Standards of Practice in Community Health Nursing.

We are currently seeking a casual Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Palliative care program in Durham North. This is a Visiting Nurse position, candidates must possess a valid Ontario driver's license (G License) and have access to a reliable vehicle for traveling.

The Palliative care program delivers home nursing and end-of-life care for individuals, families, and groups. Palliative nurses collaborate inter-professionally with external palliative care community teams, care coordinators, physicians, nurse practitioners, and personal support workers (PSWs).

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Registered Nurses are required to do the following tasks, but not limited to:

Assess, monitor, and make care planning and care coordination.

Evaluate care plan interventions through on-going reassessment and evaluation results.

Ensure the quality of patient care by identifying and acting on factors which affects practice autonomy and delivery of quality care.

Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, judgement, and accountability in interactions with clients and families.

Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.

Inform the nursing supervisor of any client activities, relevant concerns, or changes in the client’s condition or care plan, and submit appropriate documentation to the case coordinator.

Maintain documentation standards according to the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Participate in a standby/on-call rotation to be available for answering calls and respond, if needed.

Participate in team meetings, as required during the stated availability.

Required Qualifications:

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Membership of your Professional Association preferred (RNAO).

RN diploma or degree from a recognized college or university.

Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.

Acute Care and Medical-Surgical nursing experience is an asset.

Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.

Demonstrate effective communication (written and verbal) and documentation skills.

Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the role.

Commitment to modeling lifelong learning and professional growth and can apply critical thinking skills to provide client care.

A valid Ontario driver’s license (G License) and a reliable vehicle for traveling are required.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.