RN/RPN - Palliative Care Nursing (Durham)

VHA Home HealthCare; Clarington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan for eligible

Education and professional development

Mentorship and peer support

Wellness resources

DEI commitment

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses to support our Palliative care program in the Durham region. This visiting nurse role requires a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career development within a not‑for‑profit organization focused on client and family centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Membership of professional association preferred (RNAO/WeRPN).
• RPN or RN diploma/degree from recognized college or university.
• Valid First Aid or CPR Certification.
• Wound care/venipuncture knowledge is an asset.
• Acute Care and Medical‑Surgical nursing experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of community nursing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and coordinate care plans.
• Evaluate interventions through ongoing reassessment.
• Ensure quality of patient care and practice standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and accountability.
• Support safe care through quality improvement practices.
• Inform nursing supervisor of changes and document appropriately.
• Maintain documentation standards per College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Participate in standby/on‑call rotation and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Attendance reliability

Critical thinking

Documentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

RPN diploma or RN diploma/degree

First Aid or CPR Certification

Job description

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), 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 and RPN 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 Registered Practical Nurse (RPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to support our Palliative care program in Durham region. 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

• 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 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
• 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.

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