RN/RPN - Child & Family Program - Visit (Toronto Central)

Canadian Inclusion; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & pension

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare in Toronto Central is seeking a full-time RN/RPN to support our Child & Family Program through visiting nursing. You will deliver and coordinate home health care for children from newborns to 25 years, including complex needs such as tracheostomy, ventilation, and G-tube feeding, in family-centered settings.

The role requires a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle; experience with pediatric home care and collaboration with families, clinicians, and case

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing.
• Experience in pediatric home health and family-centered care preferred.
• Ability to provide tracheostomy, ventilator, and G-tube feeding care.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate home health nursing services to diverse individuals, families and groups.
• Deliver direct patient care, assessments, and ongoing care planning.
• Collaborate with families, clinicians, and case coordinators to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Maintain documentation per College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation and team meetings as required.

Skills

RN/RPN Licensed

Driver's license

Communication

Clinical nursing skills

Education

RN/RPN diploma or degree

Job description

RN/RPN - Child & Family Program - Visit (Toronto Central) (Personal Services)

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: $26.60-$41.10 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)
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.

RN/RPN - Child & Family Program - Visit (Toronto Central) (Personal Services)

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.\"

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Pay Range

Rate: $26.60-$41.10 /visit (placement on salary range as per Collective Agreement)
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 seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Child & Family Program in the Toronto Central region. The successful candidate should have experience providing tracheostomy care, ventilator care, and in G-tube feeding. This is a visiting nurse position and the successful candidate must possess a valid Ontario driver's license (G2 or G) and have access to a reliable vehicle.

The Child and Family Program provide individualized, one-on-one care to clients ranging from newborns to young adults up to 25 years of age. As a visiting nurse, you will deliver home-based nursing care to children with complex medical needs, supporting both their health and overall well-being in a family-centered environment. Key responsibilities of a Child and Family nurse include, but are not limited to, seizure management, medication administration and monitoring, palliative care, G-tube feeding, mechanical ventilator care, tracheostomy care, ongoing assessments, and assistance with personal care such as diaper changes and hygiene needs. The program also supports continuous professional development through educational opportunities, including access to the SickKids Connected Care program, enabling nurses to enhance their clinical knowledge and stay current with best practices.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Registered Nurses and Registered Practical 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/WeRPN).


• RPN diploma or RN diploma/degree from a recognized university or college.


• Hold a valid First Aid or CPR Certification.


• A moderate level of wound care or venipuncture knowledge and experience is an asset.


• 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 is an asset.

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


• Career development opportunities


• Employee and family assistance program


• Wellness resources


• Perks & discounts


• Staff & service provider events

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.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we're passionate about providing spectacular care.